Description
The Process: From Interest to Arrival
- Skills & Qualifications Assessment: The purpose of this preliminary call is to determine your professional background and technical skills. Whether your expertise is in engineering, electronics, marine biology, specialized trades, or cooking and cleaning, we align your actual skills with current station objectives.
- Booking Confirmation: Once cleared for volunteering, your mission spot will be secured.
- Mandatory Briefing: A strategic briefing will be scheduled prior to the date of your trip to discuss specific goals, safety protocols, and logistical requirements.
Mission Details and Logistics
- Schedule: Standard missions are 5 days, 4 nights from Thursday to Monday.
- Expert Guidance: An FPTower crew leader accompanies every team to ensure safety and coordinate stewardship efforts.
- Operational Balance: Volunteers typically contribute 6 hours of service per day toward station goals, leaving ample time for recreation, fishing, and experiencing the unique Atlantic environment.
- Pre-Departure Inspection: For the safety of the crew, all passengers will undergo a safety briefing and gear may be inspected prior to departure from land.
- Documentation: All participants must sign a comprehensive release waiver prior to departures and strictly adhere to the organization’s safety standards.
- Safety Briefing: Once on the tower, all volunteers will receive a complete safety briefing. Any guest not complying with all safety rules will be removed from the tower at their expense and will be banned from future visits.
Planning Your Mission
- Packing: Space is limited. We provide specialized tools, safety equipment, and fishing gear. Please bring only one small backpack or duffle bag, and closed-toe shoes.
- Attire: Dress in weather-appropriate layers – bring a jacket in the event of temperature drops. Ensure you have at least one full change of clothes.
- On-Station Facilities: Modern laundry facilities are available for your convenience.
- Not Permitted: Absolutely no illegal drugs are allowed.
- Pets: Out of concern for the safety and well-being of animals, pets are not permitted – no exceptions.
- Flexible Schedule: Should weather conditions cause an extension of your stay on the tower, we recommend planning for flexibility in your schedule.
- Additional Expenses: FPTower Inc. is not responsible for any “on land” guest costs due to delay or otherwise.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- General Cancellations: Requests made more than two weeks prior to the trip date are eligible for a 100% refund.
- Late Cancellations: Requests made two weeks or less before the trip date forfeit 100% of the payment.
- Transferability: Any trips purchased may not be transferred to another person without prior approval from FPTower Inc.
- Expiration: Reservations will expire one (1) year from date of purchase if not used, or rescheduled by FPTower Inc.
- Weather Safety: If FPTower Inc. cancels a trip due to inclement weather or safety concerns, you may choose a full refund or reschedule for a future date.
