Overfalls Foundation seeks volunteers; info session slated April 9

The Overfalls Foundation, a small, all-volunteer, locally based nonprofit, invites community members to attend an information session from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 9, at the Virden Center, 1155 College Drive, Lewes. A light dinner will be served. 

The foundation is looking for people who are interested in its mission to to preserve and manage the historic Lightship Overfalls – the big red ship docked at Canalfront Park – and want to learn more.

Those who enjoy tinkering, like to interact with other people, have knowledge of nonprofit development, or are experienced in event planning and fundraising are all welcome. Volunteers may serve as lightship tour guides, staff for the museum store, ship maintenance helpers, technology gurus and more.

Having fun and meeting new friends, and helping educate people about the lightship service and the maritime history of the local community are just a few of the perks of volunteering.

No prior knowledge of ships is necessary; foundation members will be happy to share their expertise.

Anyone interested in attending may RSVP to Ted Hack at Ted.Hack@overfalls.org.

The Lightship Overfalls was first launched in 1938, and it served continuously as a floating lighthouse until 1972, when it was decommissioned. The Coast Guard donated the ship to Lewes in 1973, where it became a floating museum. It was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2011. Learn more at overfalls.org.