The mission of the Continental Sloop Providence is to provide a safe, fun and exciting stage to teach the history of Narragansett Bay, skills of the lost art of square rig sailing, and other topics. Due to the enormous operating expenses, the volunteer program is a very important and integral part of the Continental Sloop Providence.

As a volunteer, you can help the operation in countless ways, from sanding and painting (maintenance to the vessel), to office and phone calls - your time and skills, whatever they may be, will be greatly (and thankfully!) used by the Continental Sloop Providence. Your donation of your services (no matter how small) is valued and absolutely no prior sailing experience is necessary. Every volunteer will be given an opportunity to sail aboard the Continental Sloop Providence - in fact, we strongly recommend that you take a sail with us - for some people it has been the experience of a lifetime!

Becoming a Member of the Foundation

The Providence Maritime Heritage Foundation relies on support from the community to keep our vessel and our educational programs up and running. Please consider joining the Foundation during our first ever membership drive!

By becoming a member of The Providence Maritime Heritage Foundation today, you are doing more than just helping to preserve our precious maritime heritage; your tax-deductible contribution will work to keep alive the spirit, excitement and adventure that is so integral a part of our country's history. By becoming a member, you are helping thousands of people, both young and old, to experience the hands-on thrills and challenges of life aboard a real tall ship, inspiring an appreciation for the past as few other historical venues can. Read all about our membership levels and benefits.