WHO WE ARE
TEAM
If you believe that anyone can do something to help save lives, then you are one of us.
A Great Team
Open Arms is not just made up of those who founded or manage it. Our team also includes land and sea volunteers, as well as members and donors—without whom Open Arms could not continue to exist.
Organizational Team
It is a small team made up of founding members of Open Arms and new additions. Their role is to make the necessary decisions to make the most of Open Arms’ resources and use them to save as many lives at risk as possible.
Although many of their duties are carried out from the office in Barcelona, they often travel to missions and emergencies on the ground to organize and support the various field teams.
Sea Volunteers
Our first line at sea. These are the people who join surveillance and rescue missions. This group includes a range of profiles—true professionals with years of experience who have chosen to dedicate their lives to saving others.
Lifeguard
Rescue boat skipper
Cultural mediator
Doctor
Nurse
Professional cook or sailor
Become a Volunteer
Make a difference by working with us at sea.
Land Volunteers
They are all the people who enable us to continue carrying out our work. These individuals work behind the scenes, yet dedicate all their effort to ensuring that Open Arms saves as many lives as possible. They are all professionals and specialists with proven experience in their respective fields.
Transportation and/or logistical support
Communication, Awareness, and Outreach Professionals
Collaborators and Event Organizers
Photographers and Videographers
Boat repair and maintenance personnel: welders, mechanics, repair technicians, and specialists in electronics, communications, and radio frequencies.
Members and Donors
Our members and donors are people like you whose contributions enable Open Arms to continue saving lives. They are as essential as any other group and are therefore considered an integral part of our team. On one hand, members make recurring contributions, which are vital for forecasting and organizing our resources. On the other hand, donors make one-time contributions that become resources—and therefore, lives saved.