Volunteer Working Groups
Volunteer Working Groups
Our barges are un-rigged for winter maintenance. A working party meets on Maldon Hythe Quay on the weekends listed below and concentrate their work on Centaur. Working volunteers are welcome to stay aboard the barge if they wish to work on both days.
Another group meets every Thursday throughout the year and concentrate on keeping Pudge and our workshop ‘Sailorman’ maintained.
Weekend Dates
The Weekend Working Parties dates are detailed below.
6th & 7th, 20th & 21st April
Those wishing to volunteer can do so on one or both days each weekend.
Arrangements can also be made for those wishing to do a Saturday and a Sunday to stay on board Centaur for the weekend.
If you wish to attend a working party, please contact Tim Jepson on 01621 851817 a few days beforehand to check space availability.
Thursday Group
This is a group of people who meet regularly every Thursday on the Hythe Quay, Maldon from 9:30 in the morning and work specifically on Pudge, although do also help when necessary on Centaur to make sure that both barges meet their maintenance plans. It is a very social group, made up of people with varying backgrounds and skills. You do not have to have any specific skill and many of the group have no sailing or boat building experience at all. Their main interest is seeing these majestic vessels continue to sail. They meet ‘rain come shine’ but if the weather looks particularly bad then please give John Rayment a call on 07587 141054 to check that the group will be meeting.
If you would like to become a member of the Group, please contact John Rayment who will be happy to discuss with you what is involved and required and where required arrange a meeting.
Becoming a volunteer
If you are interested in becoming a member of our working groups, please contact John Rayment at membership@bargetrust.org or telephone 07587 141054
Newcomers are always welcome to both groups, so pop along on a Thursday and ask for John Rayment or give him a call first and you will be made most welcome. Or call Tim Jepson on 01621 851817 if you would like to be part of the Weekend Working Party.
Teas and coffees are served during the day, but you do need to bring your own lunch. You should also have a stout pair of shoes/boots, and a set of overalls or old clothes which you do not mind getting dirty.
Become an Events Volunteer
The Trust holds Open Days and Events throughout the year when they open Centaur and Pudge to the public. We are always in need of volunteers to help act as deck stewards. Some general knowledge of the barges would be useful, but we can give training. These stewards are responsible for answering the publics questions but also to help make sure that the general public are safe whilst onboard.
If you would like to become and Event Volunteer, please contact John Rayment on 07587 141054.
