The Seaport Museum welcomes all levels of experience and offers the chance for new volunteers to learn and preserve these precious skills. No special skills are required, just a willingness to learn and be part of a team. During every month of the year, Museum volunteers and staff work together to care for the fleet. Work includes: cleaning and organizing, repairs, painting, polishing, varnishing, and general maintenance. In the Fall, the sailing vessels are down-rigged for the Winter. In the Spring, the operational vessels are fitted out and re- rigged for the coming sailing season. Most labor is unskilled and training is provided.