Get on board and #MakeAWave!
In 2025, we will celebrate the 750th anniversary of our capital city with the 10th edition of SAIL Amsterdam. Ships, crew members and visitors from all over the world will come together to celebrate nautical history and different world views. A celebration for everyone, for Holland Waterland, connecting young and old from all cultures. But without volunteers no SAIL, get on board and #MakeAWave!
In order to organise SAIL, we are looking for 1,800 volunteers aged 16 and over from diverse backgrounds. As a volunteer, you are the calling card of SAIL 2025. Welcome the more than 2 million visitors with a smile and help them with any questions they may have. We try to assign everyone to a function that suits you, such as: hospitality, public information and security. So be sure to tell us your preferences via this form.
Through the form below, we ask for your details, preferences for functions and qualities. This allows us to put the right person in the right place. The data will be securely stored according to the AVG and destroyed after SAIL Amsterdam 2025. With the exception of the email address, we will use this to ask you again as a volunteer for SAIL Amsterdam 2030.
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We strive to take everyone's preferences into account when assigning you, but sometimes we cannot avoid assigning you to a 2nd or 3rd preferred position. We hope for your understanding. In addition, at SAIL voluntarism is not optional. We expect a positive attitude, strong communication skills, a good dose of enthusiasm and no fear of long days :)
We do not offer overnight accommodation. Only for specific positions where overnight stays are necessary will options be discussed. So for most cases, this means daily travel to Amsterdam, fortunately public transport around SAIL is well organized! Do you live in the Amsterdam area, do you have one (or more) spare bed(s) and would you like to host a fellow volunteer? Great! Would you like to let us know via the comments in the form?
Below is a brief description of all available positions:
Hospitality (340):Welcoming and assisting guests at various locations Production (100):Assisting with artist supervision, programme support and technical assistance Security (400):Supporting the security company and traffic controllers Public information (24):Provision of information at on-site counters Media (80):Support in the press centre, including photography, reporting and editing General Service (50):Support to the SAIL Operations Centre and the rayon posts ICT (15):Support for the ICT network Nautical (60):Support for all programming on the water Food & beverage (80):Taking and processing orders, serving drinks, and managing bar supplies. Merchandise (100):Selling the official SAIL merchandise to visitors
These roles require a higher degree of specialised knowledge and/or experience. We are therefore specifically looking for candidates who already have experience in these roles:
Liaison Officer (Currently, enough registrations):Each ship during SAIL will have a liaison officer as a point of contact for the commander and crew. This person communicates on behalf of the organisation, solves problems and helps the crew in Amsterdam. Coordinator/team leader (Currently, enough registrations):As coordinator/team leader, you are responsible for managing a team of volunteers. You coordinate tasks, monitor planning and are the point of contact for questions. You make sure everything runs smoothly and support where necessary. Road transport driver (15):As a driver, you transport materials, goods or people to different locations. You are responsible for a safe journey and adhere to the agreed routes and times. Knowledge of the city of Amsterdam is an advantage.
As a SAIL volunteer you will be available for a minimum of 2.5 days during the event (20 to 24 August 2025), this equals 3 shifts of approximately 8 hours*. We have divided the days you are available as follows:
* For some positions, the days are longer. If you are assigned to one of these functions, we will discuss this well in advance.
Are you unable to attend any of the above dates and would you like to become a volunteer? Please let us know as soon as possible and we will look for a solution together.
For questions, please contact digitally, Bert Aben (operations manager) or Lu Morais (volunteer policy) – vrijwilligers@sail.nlThank you for filling in and see you soon!
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