Volunteers
Since it opened in 1996 the Museum has been run entirely by Volunteers. Our Volunteers are vital to the smooth running of the Museum and we depend upon them for everything that needs to be undertaken, from restoring boats, greeting visitors and helping people find their way around, to researching and cataloguing work on our own vessels, artefacts and documents, as well for the many enquiries that we receive from classic boat owners and enthusiasts from around the world.
We welcome volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life and experience with boats is not necessary. Whatever your situation we aim to find a place in the Museum where you will be happy and useful. Training is given and from a few hours each month to a regular day each week, we welcome volunteers for as short or long a time as they feel they are able to give.
Friends of the Museum
The ‘Friends of the Classic Boat Museum’ is a group formed both to support the work of the Museum, either financially or in other ways, and also to enjoy all that the Museum offers in getting together with others who are keen to preserve, restore and display beautiful boats.
Membership is £10 annually, either for a single person or for a couple. This entitles the Friend to free entry to the Museum in Newport and to the Museum Gallery in East Cowes, to a newsletter and to social events which are held from time to time.
Access to our growing maritime library and to the interesting archive section is also available. Attendance at rallies, regattas and other events is encouraged. Life membership of the Friends is available at £150.
Anybody interested in becoming a member of the Friends should either complete the form available at both the Museum and the Gallery, or contact xxxxx on xxxxx
Fax: 01983 533505