Education Volunteer

Kalmar Nyckel Foundation education programs offer hands-on learning experiences that are not only fun and exciting, but also informative. We teach more than 5,000 students every year and have a range of volunteer opportunities for anyone looking to get involved with educating children throughout the Delaware Valley.

Become A Volunteer

Teaching experience is not required to become an education volunteer. There are many opportunities, ranging from aiding in-classroom instruction to helping deliver field trips,  to joining our sailing crew for education sails.

We provide new volunteers with educational resources and on-the-job training with our education team. If you are interested in signing up to volunteer or are interested in joining our sailing crew, please complete a volunteer application. 

Volunteer Requirements

• First, complete a Volunteer Application (click button above).  Snail mail it to our office at: Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, Attn: Volunteer Coordinator; 1124 E. 7th St., Wilmington, DE 19801.  Be sure to indicate all areas you are interested in participating with on the application. 
• Volunteer opportunities are open to individuals ages 14 and up (ages 14-17 require parent/guardian participation).
• All KNF staff and volunteers are encouraged to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations per CDC recommendations.
• Ship’s staff (employees of the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation) and live aboard volunteers staying more than three months are required to be fully vaccinated and have at least one COVID-19 booster.  Our COVID policies are updated on our site.
• Drug testing is required for volunteers working with the ship. There is a one-time fee of $42.50. This fee is included for volunteers who complete the Kalmar Nyckel Crew Training program. Please contact us to request a drug testing form.
• A background check is required before education volunteers can start. Click the button below to begin your background check. There is a fee of $21.74. Enter the password Kalmar Nyckel when prompted.
  

Once you have submitted your volunteer application, you will receive an introductory email.

To learn more about the Kalmar Nyckel, we suggest you check out our education resources page with links to videos, books, and materials.

Please contact us with any additional questions you may have.