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Volunteer with TACS

Help Build Community Through Sailing

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Traverse Area Community Sailing is powered by community.

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From welcoming participants and supporting programs on the waterfront to maintaining boats, hosting events, and sharing professional expertise, volunteers help make sailing accessible to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds throughout Northern Michigan.

 

Every hour of service helps create confidence, connection, leadership, and belonging on the water.

 

Whether you can help once, throughout the season, or as part of a long-term leadership effort, there is a place for you at TACS.

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⛵ Community Sailing Volunteers

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Help create welcoming, safe, and positive experiences on the water throughout the sailing season.

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Community Sailing volunteers support participants, assist staff with program operations, and help ensure everyone feels welcome at TACS programs.

 

Opportunities Include:

  • Adaptive Sailing

  • Adult Learn to Sail

  • Open Sailing

  • Laser Race Series

 

Adaptive Sailing is one of TACS's most impactful community programs, providing opportunities for individuals of all abilities to experience the joy and freedom of sailing. Volunteer support helps make these experiences possible.

🎉 Event Volunteers

 

Help bring community events and sailing experiences to life.

Event volunteers support regattas, fundraising events, and community outreach activities that strengthen connections, celebrate achievement, and expand access to sailing throughout our region.

 

Opportunities Include:

  • Cherry Fesitval Parade

  • Admiral's Ball

  • Chad Stecker Adaptive Sailing Community Event

  • Community Outreach Events

  • Collegiate Regattas

  • High School Sailing Team Regattas

 

Whether assisting with guest hospitality, registration, logistics, or event operations, volunteers help create memorable experiences for participants, families, sponsors, and supporters.

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💡 Leadership & Project Volunteers

 

​Share your skills, expertise, and leadership to help strengthen the future of community sailing.

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TACS benefits from volunteers who contribute professional knowledge, technical expertise, coaching support, strategic guidance, and hands-on project assistance.

 

Opportunities Include:

  • Development & Community Engagement Committee

  • Programs Advisory Committee (Racing, Women on the Water)

  • High School Sailing Parent Committee

  • Assistant Coaching Support

  • Fleet & Grounds Maintenance Projects

  • Special Projects

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From maintaining a fleet of more than 75 boats to helping guide organizational growth, leadership and project volunteers play an important role in ensuring TACS remains a thriving community resource for years to come.

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🧭 Not Sure Where to Start?

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We'd love to help you find the right fit.

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Complete our Volunteer Interest Form and we'll connect you with opportunities that match your interests, skills, and availability.

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