Volunteer with MAST
MAST is a volunteer-led charity, and everything we achieve is made possible by the time, skills and dedication of our volunteers. There are lots of different ways to get involved, with opportunities to contribute across our teams, including:
- Voyage & Mentoring Team – Support young people throughout their tall ship experience, helping them develop confidence, teamwork and new skills, both ashore and at sea.
- Operations Team – Help organise and coordinate our activities, voyages and the practical arrangements that keep MAST running.
- Fundraising & Partnerships Team – Help us build relationships with businesses, organisations and supporters, while identifying opportunities to raise vital funds.
- Marketing & Communications Team – Help share the MAST story, promote our work and raise awareness of the opportunities we provide.
- Events & Support Team – Get involved in organising events, welcoming supporters and helping bring the MAST community together.
Whether you have professional experience to share, practical skills, a passion for sailing or simply some time to give, there’s a place for you at MAST. You’ll be joining a welcoming team of people who share a common goal: making a positive difference to young people’s lives. No matter how much time you can offer, your contribution matters.
Make a difference with a donation of your choice. You can make a one-off contribution or set up a regular donation to help support MAST’s ongoing work. Every pound raised helps us create more opportunities for young people.
Did you know you can raise money for MAST simply by shopping online? Sign up, choose MAST as your charity and shop with participating retailers as you normally would. A percentage of what you spend is donated to MAST by the retailer, at no extra cost to you.
Partner with MAST
Create possibilities
Working with businesses and organisations is an important part of making our voyages possible. Corporate support helps us open up opportunities for young people, develop our programmes and reach more communities across the region.
There are different ways your organisation can get involved. You could provide employees with the opportunity to experience tall ship sailing as part of their personal development, building teamwork, communication and leadership skills in a unique environment.
Alternatively, you could sponsor young people outside your organisation, helping those who might not otherwise have access to such an experience. It’s a meaningful way to demonstrate your commitment to corporate social responsibility, invest in young people and make a lasting difference to their lives.
Whether you’re looking to support a voyage, develop a partnership or explore how your organisation can work with MAST, we’d love to hear from you.
Through its partnership with MAST, Peel Ports Group has supported the development of future maritime talent, helping to build a skilled and resilient workforce. The programme provides apprentices with recognised qualifications, practical experience and opportunities to develop within the maritime and logistics sector. By combining workplace learning with professional development, MAST helps strengthen career pathways, support talent retention and address skills shortages across the industry. The partnership also contributes to the wider community, opening doors for young people and helping develop the next generation of maritime professionals.
At the 2024 Mersey Maritime Industry Awards, we were proud to support MAST as our chosen charity for the evening. The partnership was a tribute to Jim Graves BEM, who received our Maritime Ambassador Award in recognition of his exceptional contribution to maritime training and youth development. Through MAST, nearly 3,000 young people and apprentices from across the Liverpool City Region have experienced transformative tall ship sailing voyages. On the night, our guests raised over £4,500 in support of MAST’s vital work, helping to inspire the next generation of maritime talent.
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