Volunteer at SeaFest! Join the team behind Ireland’s best maritime festival

Love all things about the Irish coast? Big on boats or keen on marine science? Want to be part of the team that puts together Ireland’s best maritime festival? or a proud Galwegian looking forward to a great festival in the city? Well then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The Marine Institute is calling for volunteers to help with Ireland’s largest and most spectacular maritime festival, SeaFest 2018, taking place in Galway Harbour from 29th June to 1st July.

Volunteer Seafest Join team Ireland maritime festival

Volunteer at SeaFest 2018 Taking place in Galway Harbour from 29th June to 1st July

Johnny Donnelly, the event managers for SeaFest 2018 said, “A wide range of organisations and agencies come together to take part in this festival, including businesses across Galway. Our festival volunteers also play an incredibly important role in making SeaFest one to remember, and also help us to showcase Galway at its best.”

“We encourage those with an interest in the marine or those proud of Galway city, to apply to volunteer for SeaFest 2018. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in one of Ireland’s biggest maritime festivals and help raise awareness about the value of our seas.”

Volunteer Seafest Join team Ireland maritime festival

Fun events and activities, on and off the water Volunteers are vital to SeaFest success

SeaFest 2018 offers a packed programme of family-friendly events on and around the water which aim to engage the young and the young at heart in the magic and mystery of the ocean. Enjoy thrilling performances from World-Champion Flyboarders, boat trips along Galway Bay, as well as the chance to try kayaking and sailing in Galway Harbour.

There will be inspiring talks from award-winning wildlife cameraman Doug Allan, as well as seafood cookery demonstrations, tours of ocean-going vessels, an equipment display from the Defence Forces and interactive activities for the kids.

Volunteer Seafest Join team Ireland maritime festival

 SeaFest 2018 Taking place in Galway Harbour from 29th June to 1st July

To become a volunteer for SeaFest 2018 visit Volunteer at SeaFest and complete the online application form. Applications will close on Friday 8th June 2018. All volunteers must be aged 18 years or older. Volunteers have the option to volunteer for one, two or the three days of the festival. Volunteers may also be selected for Garda Vetting.

For more information on the festival, follow SeaFest on Facebook  and Twitter.


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