ONSHORE VOLUNTEERS

Responsibilities

Sailing experience is NOT required!

As an onshore volunteer, you’re the go-to person for everything from dock navigation to keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. Whether you’re assisting with parking, watching guide dogs on land, or helping a sailor find their way, you’re an essential part of the SailBlind team!

pairs of 2 crossing a cross walk. One individual is performing human guide for the blind sailor using a white cane.

COMMITMENT

Our sailors truly count on your friendly faces to help them get ready for their time on the water! To ensure we have a full team to support every participant, we kindly request a minimum commitment of 3 sessions as you plan your season with us.

Group of SailBlind sailors, instructors, and volunteers standing near and sitting at a picnic table on the dock raising their hands and waving in excitement and smiling.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • SailBlind Registration Form
  • CORI background check
  • Review and sign the SailBlind Volunteer Manual
a group of blind sailors existing the lobby area of Community Boating and stepping onto the dock area. Volunteers are nearby to provide guidance.

TRAINING

  • Virtual orientation – Wednesday, April 29, 2026
  • In-Person orientation at Community Boating – Saturday, May 2, 2026

 

In the above required trainings, you will learn:

  • Community Boating’s safety procedures & protocols
  • Blindness etiquette
  • How to guide someone who is visually impaired
An onshore volunteer standing on the dock reaching out for the hand of a sighted guide woman standing on the bow of the sailboat.

Perks

  • Free parking!
  • Coordinate with a Sighted Guide to go sailing after a SailBlind Saturday session! Please note: if you plan to go sailing with a Sighted Guide, you will need to complete a CBI Guest Waiver Form using the CBI kiosk iPad station.
photo of volunteer, Miao, giving a "thumbs up" at the camera standing with other sailors and volunteers outside of the Whitney Hotel.
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