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Become a Volunteer

Join our crew of dedicated and caring volunteers who meet incoming vessels and welcome seafarers at the Ports of Albany and Coeymans. Volunteers are also needed to provide ground transportation in the AMM van for seafarers with shore leave. Flexible opportunites and training are available.

Download a volunteer application here.

Donate to Our Ministry

Financial donations are always welcome. Give online via PayPal or by check payable to “Albany Maritime Ministry” and mailed to:

Albany Maritime Ministry
c/o Unity Lutheran Church
1500 Western Ave.
Albany, NY 12203

We are a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Give to Christmas-at-Sea

Christmas-at-Sea is one of our most popular programs with the support of congregations, organizations, and individuals across the Capital Region. While many of us are surrounded by loved ones during the holiday season, Christmas for seafarers is often spent in the middle of the ocean away from home, family, and friends, and Christmas-at-Sea aims to spread some holiday cheer.

Every November and December, we accept wrapped shoeboxes (or similarly sized boxes; reusable plastic bins with lids are great for this) with an assortment of small items for distribution to seafarers.

Suggestions for items to include:

  • Something local to Albany or New York, such as an “I❤NY” trinket, a postcard, or a neat photograph you’ve taken

  • Warm clothing: knit cap or gloves, work gloves, warm socks, sweatshirt (M, L, or XL)

  • Writing paper, envelopes, pencils, pens

  • Books, puzzles, word search / sudoku, playing cards

  • Toiletries: razor/shaving cream/aftershave, toothbrush/toothpaste/floss, deodorant/fragrant soap (like Irish Spring®), brush or comb, lotion

  • “AA”/”AAA” batteries

  • NO CANDY OR OTHER FOOD, PLEASE

Looking for a knit, crochet, or needlework project for the Christmas-at-Sea program? The Seaman’s Church Institute and Seafarers International House have numerous patterns and ideas.

Attend an Event

We host several open house events at the Seafarer Center at the Port of Albany throughout the year, including Sundaes on Sunday and Christmas-at-Sea gift drop-offs, and an annual Beer & Carols fundraiser at the Warbler Brewery in Delmar. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for upcoming opportunities.

Invite Us to Speak

Interested in learning more about our ministry or getting your congregation or organization involved? Our chaplains are available to speak throughout the Capital Region.

Get us in touch with us here.