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From the Volunteer Team
Hello Sail Chicago! Volunteer reporting for 2025 is complete, service time is set, and status is updated on member landing pages when logged into my.sailchicago.org. Sailing credits for those in leadership and management positions will be added by the end of March.
Looking ahead, there are many opportunities for service time in 2026 that take advantage of skills you already have, or teach you something new. Our volunteer site shows all positions available for 2026. If you indicated an interest in continuing in your 2025 role, you've probably been re-assigned to that position. Please check the data hub for your current assignments.
NEW IN 2026: VOLUNTEER LEVELS!
To help guide volunteer positions that best suit skills and experience, the Volunteer Team has developed levels for each position. The volunteer site now lists all the available opportunities in order by level. Here's what those levels mean:
Level 1 — New to Sail Chicago: For new members and those looking for an entry-level commitment. No skills or experience are neededl; these are show up and help positions. Experienced members will be available for guidance. Many of these “jobs” will place members on a mailing list for opportunities that open as needed. Examples: River trips, boat teams, mast stepping, social
Level 2 — Some Experience Required: These positions require a year of membership to Sail Chicago or specific skills that are needed for the organization. Any job that requires a skipper is at least level 2. Examples: Deputy boat managers, deputy maintenance team leads, some IT jobs, MCO Skipper, Tiller Time Skippers
Level 3 — Skilled or Oversight Positions: These positions require 2 years of membership and may require specialized skills or a license/credential and may include direction of other members. Positions frequently involve deadline oriented tasks that ensure the organization operates smoothly. Examples: Higher-skill IT jobs, bookkeepers, instructors, boat managers
Level 4 — Program Directors: These members lead our programming. Examples: Licensing and insurance coordinator, lead instructor, social director, IT director
Level 5 — Board of Directors and Officers
Remember, if you fail to meet your 2026 service time requirement, either because you didn’t volunteer for a position or you failed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, you will be required to pay a service time waiver for the 2026 season before you can renew your membership in 2027.
There are plenty of volunteer opportunities available each season, and many of them can be carried out in just a few hours each month. If you're not sure where to start or what you'd like to do, reach out to the volunteer team at volunteer@sailchicago.org.
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