Serving on a square-rigged sloop such as the Providence is a great opportunity to enter the realm of a bygone era of iron men and wooden ships. A tall ship is a unique learning tool, larger than life and certainly as complex! A sail aboard the Providence provides 21st-century children with a bridge to America's history. Events that took place right here on Narragansett Bay shaped our city, our country, and our culture.

To keep the Providence vibrant, alive, and floating, we rely on support from many sources. A key source is the commitment of volunteers. Whether they be sailors, teachers, office support, or moral support, the volunteers connect the Providence with Providence.

During the spring and fall, we sail and work out of India Point Park near downtown Providence. Volunteers are needed to help with the ongoing maintenance of the boat, with the actual sailing of the boat, and with other projects both on site and in the office.