The Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Volunteer Programme is open for applications: volunteers help deliver the sailing event that is coming to Italy for the first time, in Naples, from mid-May to mid-July 2027. You need to be 18 by 1 May 2027, speak Italian and English fluently and be available for at least 10 consecutive days. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the official volunteer page and set out every area, requirement and benefit below.
Volunteering at a Sailing Event in Naples
The programme gives participants a chance to contribute to the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup while experiencing one of the world's most prestigious sporting events from the inside. By combining a passion for sailing with volunteering, participants become an integral part of the competition and represent the face of the event. The official page invites you to share your skills and passion for the sea and sport.
Who Can Apply
🗣️ Languages: you must be able to communicate fluently in both Italian and English
📆 Availability: a minimum of 10 consecutive days between May and July 2027
🎂 Age: you must be 18 years old by 1 May 2027
🌐 Nationality: the official page lists no nationality restriction
Four Volunteer Areas
📰 Media Operations: support the Media team with operational and organisational activities during race days, assist accredited media, support the management of dedicated media activities and areas, and help with logistics, the organisation of media activities and events, and various support tasks
🏟️ On Land Operations: support the public experience in the main fan areas, the Race Village and the Fan Zones; volunteers in the Race Village take care of the day-to-day running of the space, welcome visitors, help with questions, manage the flow of people and support the activities on stage
🚤 On Water Operations: support on-water activities and other operational tasks directly related to race management, assisting the on-water operations team and contributing to the smooth running of the competition
📺 TV Operations: support the TV Production Team in delivering TV production activities and in making sure the competition is broadcast on television and digital channels
Dates and Place
📍 Location: Naples, Italy
🗓️ Programme period: mid-May to mid-July 2027
⏳ Minimum commitment: 10 consecutive days within that period
What Volunteers Receive and What They Pay For
The official page says the true value of volunteering lies in the experience itself and in the chance to contribute to the successful delivery of the event. There is no participation fee mentioned on the page.
👕 Official uniform: provided
🍽️ Meals: provided during your days of activity
🎓 Training: dedicated training for volunteers
⛵ Experience: a unique experience in the world of sailing
✈️ Your own costs: volunteers are responsible for covering their own travel, accommodation and personal expenses
Not an Erasmus+ or ESC Project
This is a volunteer programme of the America's Cup event organisers. It is not part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), so there is no Erasmus+ or ESC funding, no travel reimbursement and no pocket money through those programmes. Costs and what is provided are as listed above.
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Already Applied for the Naples Preliminary Regatta?
If you have already applied for the Naples Preliminary Regatta, you do not need to submit another application. Your application will also be valid for the 2027 event. The same applies to anyone who has already expressed their availability for the Preliminary Regatta Naples: that application is also valid for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup.
What Happens After You Apply
Selected applicants will be contacted by the Volunteer team in the next months. If you are weighing up volunteering abroad in general, our guide on how to volunteer abroad for free explains the main routes, and the tips on staying safe while volunteering abroad are worth reading before you travel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will I know the outcome of my application?
Selected applicants will be contacted by the Volunteer team in the next months. People who already expressed their availability for the Preliminary Regatta Naples do not need to apply again.
What is the minimum availability required?
Volunteers need to be available for a minimum of 10 consecutive days between May and July 2027, when the event takes place in Naples.
Do I need to speak Italian?
Yes. The official page asks for fluent communication in both Italian and English.
What are the benefits of the Volunteer Programme?
The programme includes the official uniform, meals provided during your days of activity, dedicated training and a unique experience in the world of sailing.
Who pays for travel and accommodation?
Volunteers are responsible for covering their own travel, accommodation and personal expenses.
How old do I have to be?
You must be 18 years old by 1 May 2027.
Is this an Erasmus+ or ESC volunteering project?
No. It is a volunteer programme run for the event and is not part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Link
🔗 Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Volunteer Programme: https://www.americascup.com/volunteers
📧 Volunteer team contact: volunteer@americascup.com
