4 young adults walking on towpath, volunteering. All wearing life jackets, one holding a broom

Volunteer by water

We need volunteers to help keep canals alive.

Volunteers play an essential role in repairing our canals, rivers, towpaths, and impacting the environment following storm damage.

If you're passionate about our canals, making a difference in your community and learning new skills, here's your opportunity to get involved.

Come along to a welcome session

A chance to meet the team, have a go at a volunteering activity and learn more about opportunities to get involved

What volunteering roles are available?

We offer lots of different types of roles to our volunteers, whether you can spare a few minutes, or a few days. It all adds up, and you can really make a big difference in your community.

Check out these five roles for starters:

Volunteer making notes on clipboard, by the canal

Meet Penny

Penny volunteers with the water management team, supporting hydrologists and helping to ensure there is enough water in the canals. Read more about Penny's volunteering journey