Salem Maritime National Historic Site - Volunteer (U.S. National Park Service)

The National Park Service is always looking for volunteers! Volunteers help to keep our tall ship Friendship in working order, welcome thousands of visitors to Salem, and maintain our gardens.

Volunteering at Salem Maritime is a great way to meet new people, learn a new skill, and expand your horizons!

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Volunteers crew the tall ship Friendship when she sails.

For volunteering opportunities on board the tall ship Friendship, including regular maintenance on the vessel and sailing as a crew member, email Colleen Bruce.

Colleen shows off the brochures at the Visitor Center

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Volunteers work alongside Park Rangers at the Salem Visitor Center to welcome thousands of visitors every month.

For volunteering opportunities in Interpretation, including welcoming visitors to the Salem Visitor Center, assisting rangers with tours, school programs, and presenting living history programs at special events, email Sheila Cooke-Kayser or call her at 978-740-1663.

Roses blooming in the garden behind the Derby House

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The garden behind the Derby House is one of the lovliest places at Salem Maritime.

For volunteering opportunities in Cultural Resources Management, including the care of Salem Maritime's collections, work in the Derby Garden, and historical research, email Dave Kayser or call him at 978-740-1690.

Salem Maritime staff removing a column from the Salem Custom House portico for repair.

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Historic buildings require constant maintenance.

For volunteering opportunities in Maintenance, including carpentry, painting, and grounds work to preserve Salem Maritime's historic buildings and landscape, contact Jim Cormier at 781-231-7352 or Doug Law at 978-740-1670.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

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To view more NPS volunteer opportunities, go to www.nps.gov/volunteer or www.volunteer.gov/gov