Join the CrewAre you ready for this once in a lifetime adventure?
If you are interested in joining our crew, please read “What You Need To Know”, and then complete and submit the questionnaire below. Availability of openings on the ship varies, so please let us know as soon as possible when you're interested in coming aboard. |
What you need to know |
Volunteer Crew Questionnaire |
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We put a strong emphasis on the community life and group interaction aboard Infinity. Important to us are: good vibes, good humor and a high degree of self-motivation. We value industrious personalities. Crew members should have good social and communication skills and be sensitive to others. We spend lots of time together as a group doing exercise, creative performances such as theatre, singing, games and much more. Everyone participates in maintenance work, and typical sailors' duties include shifts at the helm, raising the sails, cooking, regular cleaning, watch-keeping, running and maintaining systems and machinery, and so forth. However, no previous sailing experience is required as long as you are eager to learn and help. The sailing, maintenance, climate change program and communal life together require a high level of energy, input and round the clock involvement. Participation is voluntary (no paid positions) and the crew members joining the voyage make a monthly financial contribution to cover living expenses and help with the cost of projects along the way. The fee is 850 Euros / month. After eight months, a reduced rate may be considered for crew members taking on a high level of responsibilities and involvement. To hold your space, we require an 950 Euro deposit upon reservation (which also covers your first month on board). 350 Euros of that is non-refundable. Upon arrival at the boat, 850 Euros is due to cover your last month on board. A policy of trial and notice period is applied. Within the first four weeks, the Infinity crew or the newcomer may decide not to pursue the voyage together. If you decide during your first month aboard not to stay with us, the following is refunded to you: (1) the remaining 600 Euros of your initial deposit, on a pro-rated basis (depending upon how much time you stay) (2) the 850 Euros paid for your last month on board. If you decide to stay, your monthly contribution of 850 Euros will be due at the start of each new month aboard. Before hopping off, we require 4 week’s notice. If you fail to give the full notice and leave in less than four weeks, the 850 Euros you paid for your last month on board will be ours to keep, as we budget for our trips and projects and make advance purchases based upon the number of crew members we expect to have with us. Otherwise, if you give 30 days notice, the 850 Euros you already paid for your last month on board covers the costs of your last month. All on-board living expenses are covered: food, drink (except alcohol), lodging, fuel, mooring and clearance fees, in short everything except your personal expenses (for example, any tax or fees charged per head + visa costs are responsibility of the crew!). Liability Waiver: Medical and Travel Insurance: Passport: Visas: Important rules onboard:
Planning your return ticket: Warning: Though well supplied with fresh water, food and electricity, these are limited as on any boat. You must want to live communally. Do not expect quiet often during the day – although the boat is large and retreat can usually be found. Cabins are shared, privacy is limited. We must all listen and learn from each other. We need to be patient and tolerant. We need to be considerate to all aboard. We are not always able to have what we want, especially immediately. We are always learning by trial and error and are helping each other in this process. We have to expect the unexpected and go with it! |
Please complete the questionnaire below on-line, or download the pdf version and submit your responses to infinityexpeditions@gmail.com
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