The charity making life better by water
Making life better by water
Young people are vital to the future of our canals and rivers, not only as visitors and supporters, but also as a future workforce.
We’re committed to supporting young people and providing them with opportunities to develop skills and employability, to drive social action and to improve their health and wellbeing.
We encourage young people to get involved in our current and our future work through a range of volunteering and employment opportunities.
For young people aged 14-24 working towards a Duke of Edinburgh award
For young people aged 14-24 working towards a Duke of Edinburgh award
For those aged 16-24 who want to help shape the work we do, whilst developing knowledge and skillsets to enhance future career prospects
For those aged 16-24 who want to help shape the work we do, whilst developing knowledge and skillsets to enhance future career prospects
Our Future Talent programmes are designed to lead to employment opportunities with us
Our Future Talent programmes are designed to lead to employment opportunities with us
Our work experience programme explores careers in construction, waterway management, engineering, heritage, customer service, and more
Our work experience programme explores careers in construction, waterway management, engineering, heritage, customer service, and more
We have a range of opportunities for both individuals and groups
Working with young people can help us to reach more diverse communities, open up new partnerships, raise awareness, and promote the wellbeing benefits of our waterways to a wider audience. Our vision is to engage young people, from all walks of life, in the care and protection of our canals and rivers.
Youth leadership is central to everything we do. Together we create programmes that improve personal, community and environmental wellbeing, and help young people to build meaningful connections to nature.
Download our Youth Engagement Strategy Report to read about the impact on young people’s lives
Download our Youth Engagement Strategy Report to read about the impact on young people’s lives
From understanding biological habitats to calculating the physics of water management
From understanding biological habitats to calculating the physics of water management
We’ve created a range of resource and activity packs that will make it easier for you to access and enjoy the benefits of our waterways
We’ve created a range of resource and activity packs that will make it easier for you to access and enjoy the benefits of our waterways
We’re committed to providing safe environments that puts the safety and welfare of young people at the forefront at all times
We’re committed to providing safe environments that puts the safety and welfare of young people at the forefront at all times
Last Edited: 16 December 2025
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