Volunteering opportunities

Let's Clean Up - Old Oak - Thursday 21st October 2021

Starts: 21 October 2021

Closing Date: 21 October 2021

Scrubs Lane Bridge, entrance on to the towpath

Activities:

Canal and River Trust have launched a volunteering and biodiversity programme on the Grand Union Canal in Old Oak and Park Royal. Funded by OPDC (Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation), we aim to improve the environmental conditions of the canal, enhance the sense of local ownership, and invite...

Events Assistant - Green Recovery Project, Manchester

Starts: 30 June 2021 to 1 May 2022

Central Manchester

Activities: Environment, Working with visitors, Administration, Home-based

We are currently looking to recruit volunteers to help us support events and activities related to the Green Recovery project in Manchester City Centre/ Rochdale.

Macclesfield Canal Society - Congleton Adoption Group

Starts: 1 August 2021

Macclesfield Canal

Activities: Practical

Macclesfield Canal Society have adopted a stretch of canal in Congleton, working with the Trust to actively care for and improve this area. They meet on the fourth Thursday of the month in the car park of the Queens Head public house near Congleton Station at 10am (unless indicated by email prior to...

Greeter Volunteer at Marple Toll House Welcome Station

Starts: 1 August 2021

Marple, Peak Forest Canal, Stockport

Activities: Practical, Working with visitors, Customer Service

We are looking to recruit volunteers to help support our existing team at our welcome station in Marple.

Let's Clean Up - Old Oak - Thursday 23rd September 2021

Starts: 23 September 2021

Closing Date: 23 September 2021

Scrubs Lane Bridge, entrance of the canal

Activities:

Canal and River Trust have launched a new volunteering and biodiversity programme on the Grand Union Canal in Old Oak and Park Royal. Funded by OPDC (Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation), we aim to improve the environmental conditions of the canal, enhance the sense of local ownership, and invite...

Visitor Welcome Station Volunteer (based at Stewponey wharf. West Midlands.)

Starts: 21 July 2021

Welcome station at Stourbridge Wharf.

Activities:

This role would suit someone looking to engage with a variety of people in a friendly atmosphere, learn more about our waterways and, or share their knowledge about the local area, canals and rivers.

Towpath Taskforce - Bankside, Southall - Saturday 2nd October

Starts: 2 October 2021

Closing Date: 2 October 2021

Bankside, Southall

Activities:

Join us on Saturday 2nd October at Bankside, Southall between 10am and 3.30pm for a satisfying days work on the beautiful Grand Union Canal Paddington Arm. We'll be tackling this litter hot spot to give the area a real lift. All tools and equipment will be provided, together with expert and friendly...

Youth Fellowship Volunteer – National Youth Engagement Advisory Group

Starts: 25 August 2021 to 25 September 2021

Closing Date: 24 September 2021

National - Some meeting may be in London but it covers the whole of England & Wales.

Activities:

The Trust Fellowship is a new role, aimed at encouraging and supporting more young people to get involved in decision-making at the Trust. We want to empower young people to get involved at all levels to bring fresh perspectives to help us shape the future direction of the organisation.

Towpath Taskforce - Hertford Locks - Wednesday 6th October

Starts: 6 October 2021

Closing Date: 6 October 2021

Hertford Lock, Hartham Common

Activities:

Join us on Wednesday 6th October between 10am and 3.30pm at Hertford Lock for a satisfying days’ work at this popular spot on the River Lee. We'll be painting the locks and giving the place a general tidy up.

Towpath Taskforce - Bow Free Wharf - Saturday 9th October

Starts: 9 October 2021

Closing Date: 9 October 2021

Bow free wharf, River Lee, East London

Activities:

Join us on Saturday 9th October between 10am and 2pm at Bow Free Wharf for an enjoyable day’s work on the beautiful River Lee. We’ll be doing some vegetation management, Painting out of graffiti on bridge, and making sure the access points are weeded and swept.