Welcome!

We’re thrilled that you’re interested in becoming a mentor on a Windseeker Sail Training voyage! Mentors are central to the Sail Training experience, helping participants navigate challenges and make the most of their time at sea. This unique role calls for social skills, an open mind, plenty of energy, and a genuine desire to learn. In return, you’ll experience the joy of seeing happy faces and knowing you’ve contributed to a journey that many describe as life-changing.

As a mentor, you’ll spend 7-14 days aboard a sail training vessel during the summer, serving as a volunteer. Your role will include communicating with participants before the journey and helping to prepare the on-board program. You’ll represent the Windseeker Foundation, helping us to create the best possible experience for each trainee. To support you in this important role, we provide online training, coaching, and a certificate of participation. Everything you’ll need on board is taken care of—just come ready to engage fully.

There’s no one-size-fits-all mentor. Each one of you brings a unique background, experience, and personality to the role, so we carefully match mentors to ships, projects, and each other to create the best possible fit.

If you have any questions, we’re here to help. But first, we have a few questions for you!