Get Involved – Volunteers Wanted

Get Involved, Autumn 2011

Marine Tech Workshop Requires Teamwork

OAR Northwest’s vessel, James Robert Hanssen, will undergo a major transformation.  Starting in mid-October, OAR Northwest will offer a hands-on unofficial Marine Technical Workshop which will involve the following:

• Removal, tagging and categorizing of existing equipment – DONE!!!!
• Stripping boat down to the hull – DONE!!!!

Then, a future volunteer opportunity will involve:

• Preparing hull to receive new equipment – Coming Soon!
• Attaching and integrating new equipment/electronics to hull – Coming Soon!

Essentially, there will be a series of group work/learn days, and our aim is to invite YOU to participate and join the FUN.  Why participate?

• You’re passionate about our adventure, maritime skills, and teamwork in a workshop
• The workshop title looks good on resumes and/or college applications
• You’ll feel good about yourself when supporting OAR Northwest
• You just need to DO SOMETHING and get off the couch, etc.

DETAILS:

Phase 1:

Two weekends are scheduled: October 22-23 and 29-30
2-4 volunteers per shift.
Shifts are 3-4 hours.
8:30 AM – 12:15 PM (1st Shift)
12:15 PM (Lunch: food/drinks for provided)
1:15 PM – 5 PM (2nd Shift; May knock off early at times.)

Phase 2:

Sometime in November and December – No exact dates written in stone.

We provide: supplies, food, drinks, minor first aid, sea shanties, supervision, and good cheer.

You bring: work gloves, work ethic, warm work clothing (this is October!), and good jokes to share with the OAR Northwest crew for their upcoming adventures.

We learn: Larry Schilwachter of Emerald Harbor Marine will be our master supervisor.  We’re working in his shop with many of his tools.  You’ll be able to tell “grandkiddies” that you helped in expedition planning for North America’s most technologically advanced rowboat.

Doodle link REGISTER TODAY TO VOLUNTEER (please include full individual/group name and contact information in the Doodle Poll)

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