Help restore the historic MV Cape Dons machinery. Work on various diesel engines, pumps, compressors, fridge plant and engine room plant.

Use pneumatic and electric tools to remove rust and scale off metal surfaces and then apply paint correctly. You'll be both improving the appearance of the vessel but also stopping any deterioration.

You'll assist the society by engaging the public in the various tours and events we run

Restore and rebuild the historic MV Cape Dons water systems. The former lighthouse tender is now a museum and training ship undergoing restoration. The ability to improve the showering and toilets as well as waste water faculties onboard will make love easier for the rest of the volunteers

The main jobs will be returning to full operation 3 Mirrless generators as well as maintaining several Petter back up engines (fire pump, air compressor and generator as well as a second back up generator. ) You'll be allowing to further educate the public on how a ship operated as well as inspire people intrested in a career in mechanical repair.

Volunteers with the Sea heritage foundation (SHF)/MV Cape Don society. We are an historic ship being restored purely by Volunteers.

Tour assistant. You'll be assisting the tour guide on various tours run by the MV Cape Don society and yellow funnel line. Duties include # Answering simple questions # Keeping people from wandering off # Assisting the tour guide

Assist in the restoration of the historic MV Cape Dons timber fittings. You'll contribute to getting the interiors back to museum quality standard

Volunteer onboard the historic MV Cape Don. We have a range of suitable projects for students doing Duke of Edinburgh award. Our supervisory Volunteers have a working with children check.

Working under our senior radio room volunteer you'll be restoring historic radio equipment back to life to show the public how communication at sea developed.

The volunteer quartermaster will be responsible for the bridge and gangways, You'll be assisting the officer of the day