Become part of our community!
Types of volunteer work:
- Weekend rental assistance
- Facility & grounds maintenance and upkeep
- Seasonal preparation and winterization
- Building projects and construction
- Open house and special events
- Community outreach events, such as camp fairs and festivals
- Other: If you’ve got talents not listed here, such as professional skills in photography or videography, please contact us today so we can get you involved!
There are two ways to volunteer:
Volunteer Program
Requirements: Attend any/all shifts you sign up for. Report volunteer hours. Attend any required trainings.
Benefits: Other than meeting great people, spending time on or near the Lake, and supporting the CSC, volunteers also earn one hour of free rentals for every two hours of service.
To register: Complete the volunteer registration form below. You will begin receiving bi-weekly Volunteer Opportunity emails. These include links to sign-up for volunteer shifts. At your first training or shift, you will complete a CSC liability waiver and read the Volunteer Expectations Agreement.
The Mates Program
The Mates Program is a small, dedicated group of volunteers who are often the first to jump in, help lead volunteer efforts, and are an integral part of the CSC community. Limited to 10 people, Mates take on a higher level of involvement and help support both staff and fellow volunteers throughout the season.
Requirements: Commit to volunteering 25 hours from May-October (about 4-5 hours per month).
Within those hours, Mates take part in a variety of volunteer experiences, including: 2 Rental Assistance shifts, 2 Outreach shifts, 1 Maintenance/Work Day shift and 1 Event Shift.
All Mates are required to attend a seasonal orientation, become familiar with CSC programs and rental operations, as well as sign up for and attend scheduled volunteer shifts. We’ll provide guidance and support along the way, and you’ll gain experience in a variety of roles across the organization.
Benefits: In addition to being part of a dedicated volunteer team, Mates earn unlimited free rentals, and receive course discounts (25% off all adult courses).
To register: Complete the volunteer registration form below. After receiving your registration, we’ll follow up with a quick conversation to learn more about your interests and make sure the program is a good fit.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteer Registration Form
Join the Community Sailing Center 2026 Volunteer Community! By signing up to be a volunteer, you are opting-in to seasonal bi-weekly volunteer update emails, access to volunteer shifts, and 1 hour of free boat rentals for 2 hours of volunteer work.
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM - Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
$0.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Volunteer and Mates Orientation
Join us for a volunteer orientation to learn about the season ahead, how shifts work, and how to get involved at CSC. All volunteers will attend a general session, followed by a breakout session for Mates focused on leadership and program expectations. Mates should plan to attend the full session.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$0.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
All Hands on Deck: Spring Cleaning Days
Join us for our Spring Cleaning Days as we get the Sailing Center shipshape for the season ahead! Both days are community-wide volunteer events.
Swab the Deck Day 1
Join us for a community-wide volunteer day as we get the Sailing Center shipshape for the season ahead! Help clean, organize, and prepare our facilities, boats, and waterfront while connecting with others who care about access to the lake. No experience required but come ready to jump in and help us gear up for the lake season ahead.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$0.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
Shipshape Clean-up Day 2
Be part of our second all-hands volunteer day to help get the Sailing Center ready for the season! We’ll be tackling cleaning, organizing, painting and setup projects across our waterfront campus. Every effort helps us open our doors to the community. No experience required but come ready to jump in and help us gear up for the sailing season ahead.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$0.00 / session
Installments Available
Sessions
For more information, please email emily@communitysailingcenter.org or call (802) 864-2499.