What Does a Volunteer Do?
A significant factor in the success of this program is the commitment and talents of our Cruise Leader Volunteers.

Our volunteers, ranging in age from teens to seniors, give thousands of hours each season working with students onboard the education vessel. Each volunteer receives 18-24 hours of training before being certified as a "cruise leader." They also receive a training manual and videotapes of each activity to assist in their knowledge about the program and shipboard activities.

As they continue their volunteer service, they can move up to "Mariner" and "Master Mariner" by attending additional educational programs sponsored by MSU Extension during the year.