We start by matching yacht crew seeking more meaningful ways to spend their time off with non-profit organisations in need of skilled volunteers.
The result?A lasting, positive impact on communities in need and on the yachting industry.
Our mission
Our Projects
Whether it’s building toilets in Ghana, supporting post-earthquake in Morocco, or running hospitality trainings in refugee camps, all our projects centre on collaboration, respect, and long-term impact.
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How relief crew workS
We find projects
We connect with non-profit projects that can benefit from the practical skills of yacht crew.
Do the
due diligence
We make sure the organisations and projects were supporting are having a genuine positive impact on communities in need.
put a team
together
We find the right yacht crew, with the right skills, to volunteer on each project.
Organise the Logistics
From what flights to take, where to sleep and eat, and which vaccinations and visas are needed, we figure out the tricky stuff.
Secure project funding
We connect with individuals and businesses from within the yachting industry willing to support project materials and costs.
Make an impact
We take a team a volunteers to work alongside a community in need - an experience that will stay with you forever.
Meet the volunteers
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How are my skills useful?
Every yachtie has talents that are transferable to volunteering. Find out where you can make an impact.
Who are we?
Founded by a Kiwi who has scrubbed teak on yachts and built playgrounds in refugee camps, Relief Crew is improving the lives of those in need by bridging the gap between the yachting industry and the humanitarian world.