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The volunteers of Mystic Seaport give their time and talent to these departments:

Administration
Archives
Art Gallery
Boathouse
Brilliant Program
Children's Museum
Communications
Curatorial
Development
Exhibitions
Facilities Management
Film and Video
Gardens / Landscaping
Interpretation
Junior Volunteers
Library
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Photo Lab
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Rosenfeld Collection
Sailing Programs
Ships Plans
Shipyard
Visitor Services

Become a Volunteer

The volunteers of Mystic Seaport are an integral part of the Museum's daily operations.Their contributions enhance the visitor's experience and help the Museum achieve its goals. If you have time or talent you would like to share, we encourage you to join us.

Additionally, as extraordinary supporters and advocates for the mission of Mystic Seaport, members of the the PILOTS program participate in an assortment of on-grounds projects ranging from thought provoking research to challenging active work.

If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities, please contact:

Rhoda Hopkins Root
Associate Director of Volunteer Services
860.572.5378
rhoda.hopkins@mysticseaport.org

The William C. Noyes Volunteer of the Year Award

The William C. Noyes Volunteer of the Year Award is given annually to one deserving Mystic Seaport volunteer. The award was established in 1998 through the generosity of Noyes' widow, Bettye, and donations received in Bill's Memory. Noyes volunteered close to 6,000 hours between 1983-1987. The award is presented to a Museum volunteer who best personifies Noyes' example and the 'true spirit' of a Mystic Seaport volunteer.

Recent award recipients have included:

2012 - Bill Salancy Bill Salancy is a retired senior mechanical designer. He began volunteering in 2006 and to date has donated more than 4,200 hours of his time assisting the staff on exhibit construction and maintenance, watercraft preservation, the annual Mystic Irish parade, and many other projects. Pictured left to right: Associate Director of Volunteer Services Rhoda Hopkins Root, Bettye Noyes, Mystic Seaport President Steve White, Bill Salancy, and Museum Executive Vice President Susan Funk.
2011 - Phillip Tankard Pictured left to right: Vice President for Watercraft Preservation & Programs Dana Hewson, Phillip Tankard, and Museum President Steve White.
2010 - Larry Jacobson Pictured left to right: Vice President for Watercraft Preservation & Programs Dana Hewson, Larry Jacobson, Bettye Noyes, and Museum President Steve White.
2009 - Jim Giblin Giblin began volunteering at Mystic Seaport in June 2000 and has served the Museum in multiple areas including the Facilities Department, the Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard, Collections and many projects relating to the schooner Brilliant. He is currently working on documenting the hold of theCharles W. Morgan as part of its restoration project. He is also very involved with the next phase of the Museum's energy efficiency improvements. Pictured left to right: Vice President for Watercraft Preservation & Programs Dana Hewson, Jim Giblin, and Museum President Steve White.

Become a Volunteer

The William C. Noyes Volunteer of the Year Award

Recent award recipients have included:

2012 - Bill Salancy

2011 - Phillip Tankard

2010 - Larry Jacobson

2009 - Jim Giblin