Volunteer

Whatever your background and experience, we are always happy to have additional volunteers to help with the Society's efforts.

Whether you are interested in joining the NAS as a Trustee, promoting the Society by giving talks to groups in your local area, helping to set up a local regional NAS group, or just helping us run events and activities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Become a NAS Event Ambassador this summer!

This summer, the Nautical Archaeology Society will be attending a series of maritime events to engage with the public about the importance of protecting our maritime heritage, and raise awareness of the NAS mission.

We are looking for a team of passionate volunteers to undertake the role of NAS Event Ambassador at the following events:

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Bristol Harbour Festival, Bristol, UK
https://www.bristolharbourfestival.co.uk/
Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st July 2019

Whitstable Harbour Festival, Whitstable, UK
https://whitstablemaritime.org.uk/news/
Saturday 3rd August 2019

Victorious Music Festival, Portsmouth, UK
https://www.victoriousfestival.co.uk/
Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th August 2019

As a NAS Event Ambassador, not only will you be supporting NAS, gaining valuable experience and improving your skills, you'll also get to have your very own shiny new NAS t-shirt to wear and keep, and get to represent NAS at some of the UK's most exciting maritime festivals!

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, submit your application before Sunday 5th May 2019 by completing the online form here.

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