Support Us: Volunteer

Become part of our community!

We provide award-winning, diverse programming only because of the hard work, enthusiasm, and time donated by our dedicated volunteers. Joining our volunteer program is a great way to get involved at the CSC, connect with Lake Champlain, and earn free rental hours! There is a lot of work to do, but there is no sailing experience required. Volunteer projects vary greatly and seasonally, but there is always year-round work to be done.

Types of volunteer work:

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

Limited to 10 people, the Mates Program expectations and standards are different from those of a typical volunteer. The benefits match these increased expectations.

Requirements: Commit to volunteering 25 hours from May-October.

Included in those hours at least: 2 Rental Assistance shifts, 2 Outreach shifts and 1 Maintenance/Work Day shift and 1 Event Shift. Attend mandatory orientation meetings. Attend any/all shifts you sign up for. Report volunteer hours. Training for specific tasks will be conducted on an individual basis.

Benefits: Other than meeting great people, spending time on or near the Lake, and supporting the CSC, Mates also 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 will contact you to arrange an orientation. You will begin receiving bi-weekly Volunteer Opportunity emails. These opportunities are first come first serve. Limited to 10 people. At Mates Training, you will complete a CSC liability waiver and read the Volunteer Expectations Agreement.

Become a Volunteer

Volunteer Registration Form

If you are intrested in volunteering in 2025 please register for the volunteer registration form below. By registering to be a volunteer you are opting into seasonal bi-weekly volunteer update emails, access to volunteer shifts, and 1 hour of free boat rentals for 2 hours of volunteer work.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM - Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM

$0.00 / session

Installments Available

Sessions

May 01 - October 10, 2025

Year-End Volunteering

We are looking for some awesome volunteers to help with our end-of-year mailings in support of our giving campaign. Volunteers will stuff, address, and stamp envelopes while watching a holiday movie and enjoying some great snacks! We hope you can join us!

December 9

Come on down to the CSC and support our end-of-year giving campaign! We will provide holiday-themed snacks and entertainment. Activities include sealing envelopes, attaching stamps, stuffing, and more! Bring your friends and family for this fun volunteer opportunity - the more the merrier!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$0.00 / session

Installments Available

Sessions

December 09, 2025

October 15

Come on down to the CSC and support our end-of-year giving campaign! We will provide holiday-themed snacks and entertainment. Activities include sealing envelopes, attaching stamps, stuffing, and more! Bring your friends and family for this fun volunteer opportunity - the more the merrier!

Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$0.00 / session

Installments Available

Sessions

October 15, 2025

October 16

Come on down to the CSC and support our end-of-year giving campaign! We will provide holiday-themed snacks and entertainment. Activities include sealing envelopes, attaching stamps, stuffing, and more! Bring your friends and family for this fun volunteer opportunity - the more the merrier!

Thursday, October 16, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$0.00 / session

Installments Available

Sessions

October 16, 2025

November 5

Come on down to the CSC and support our end-of-year giving campaign! We will provide holiday-themed snacks and entertainment. Activities include sealing envelopes, attaching stamps, stuffing, and more! Bring your friends and family for this fun volunteer opportunity - the more the merrier!

Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$0.00 / session

Installments Available

Sessions

November 05, 2025

November 6

Come on down to the CSC and support our end-of-year giving campaign! We will provide holiday-themed snacks and entertainment. Activities include sealing envelopes, attaching stamps, stuffing, and more! Bring your friends and family for this fun volunteer opportunity - the more the merrier!

Thursday, November 6, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$0.00 / session

Installments Available

Sessions

November 06, 2025

December 8

Come on down to the CSC and support our end-of-year giving campaign! We will provide holiday-themed snacks and entertainment. Activities include sealing envelopes, attaching stamps, stuffing, and more! Bring your friends and family for this fun volunteer opportunity - the more the merrier!

Monday, December 8, 2025, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

$0.00 / session

Installments Available

Sessions

December 08, 2025

For more information, please email info@communitysailingcenter.org or call (802) 864-2499.