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Giving back
If you're looking for a meaningful way to give back to your local community, we offer a variety of volunteer roles—from hands-on restoration projects to community outreach and education.
It’s a great way to support wildlife, meet like-minded people, and contribute to the care and protection of our cherished canals.
Featured roles
Towpath taskforce
Join a team and meet new people, making a difference on days that suit you
Towpath taskforce
Join a team and meet new people, making a difference on days that suit you
Supporting volunteer
You could help with everyday tasks, like monitoring activities on the towpath, auditing, and working with our social media team
Supporting volunteer
You could help with everyday tasks, like monitoring activities on the towpath, auditing, and working with our social media team
Ambassador volunteer
As an ambassador, you'll help promote the value of our nation's canals and rivers, attend events and promote our campaigns.
Ambassador volunteer
As an ambassador, you'll help promote the value of our nation's canals and rivers, attend events and promote our campaigns.
Conservation volunteer
Help tackle some of the toughest issues on the waterways
Conservation volunteer
Help tackle some of the toughest issues on the waterways
Lead volunteer
You'll play a major role organising and leading teams of volunteers
Lead volunteer
You'll play a major role organising and leading teams of volunteers
Explorers volunteer
Could your passion for the canals inspire the next generation?
Explorers volunteer
Could your passion for the canals inspire the next generation?
Volunteer lock keeping
Help boaters enjoy their time on our canals
Volunteer lock keeping
Help boaters enjoy their time on our canals
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Last Edited: 26 January 2026
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