What volunteering role would suit you?

If you're passionate about volunteering with our charity, but unsure where to start, take our quiz to find out which role may suit you!

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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Two Canal & River Trust volunteers plant greenery on the canal towpath

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Last Edited: 22 May 2025

What volunteering role would suit you?

Giving back

Featured roles

Towpath taskforce

Towpath taskforce

Supporting volunteer

Supporting volunteer

Ambassador volunteer

Ambassador volunteer

Conservation volunteer

Conservation volunteer

Lead volunteer

Lead volunteer

Explorers volunteer

Explorers volunteer

Volunteer lock keeping

Volunteer lock keeping

All opportunities

See the full list of roles

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