Volunteering opportunities

Towpath Taskforce - Chadderton (2nd Wednesday of the month)

Starts: 12 February 2020 Recurring

Boat & Horses,Chadderton, Rochdale canal

Activities: Environment, One off or a taster, Outdoors, Plastic & Litter Clearance, Practical, Regularly

Join our Towpath Taskforce team in Chadderton to meet new people, keep fit and improve the stretch of the Rochdale Canal which runs through the OL1 and OL9 area. We work on vital tasks such as planting hedgerows, tackling problem plants, litter picking, and generally making the waterside a more attractive...

Healthy Walks Leader

Starts: 22 January 2020 to 31 December 2020

Closing Date: 31 December 2020

Sefton, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, L20

Activities: Environment, Outdoors, Plastic & Litter Clearance, Regularly, Working with visitors

Fancy leading walks along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Bootle? Walking is a great way to meet new people and improve your mental and physical health. We are looking for people who would feel confident leading groups of up to 10 people on a walk around the canal in Bootle. Sometimes a walk will also...

Urban River Regeneration, Brent- Thursday 13 February 2020 - in partnership with Thames 21

Starts: 13 February 2020

Brent Feeder, London, NW10 0BD

Activities: Outdoors, Practical

In collaboration with Thames 21, join us on Thursday 13 February between 10:30am and 2.30pm at Quainton Street Open Space for a satisfying day’s work at Brent.

Explorers Education Volunteer - Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Starts: 20 January 2020 to 31 January 2021

Etruria, Trent & Mersey Canal, Staffordshire, ST4 7AF

Activities: Education, Outdoors, Regularly

If you enjoy working with children and want to inspire them to learn about our local heritage, wildlife and landscape, join our team of Explorer Education Volunteers based at Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent!

Towpath Taskforce - Lapworth - (3rd Saturday of the month)

Starts: 15 February 2020 Recurring

Closing Date: 16 December 2020

Brome Hall Lane, Lapworth, Solihull, B94 5RB

Activities: Environment, One off or a taster, Outdoors, Plastic & Litter Clearance, Practical, Regularly

Tasks vary on a regular basis and can include painting, planting, litter clearance, general maintenance, depending on what’s needed in the area. On arrival you will be greeted by a group leader who will run through what is to be done that day, assign tasks and demonstrate the safe use of any equipment....

Towpath Taskforce - Stonebridge Lock - Saturday 15 February 2020

Starts: 15 February 2020

Stonebridge Lock, River Lee, London, N17 0XD

Activities: Practical

Join us on Saturday 15 February between 10am and 3.30pm at Stonebridge Lock, for an enjoyable day’s work on the beautiful River Lee.

Aylesbury Arm Towpath Taskforce

Starts: 16 February 2020 Recurring

Closing Date: 19 December 2020

Activities: Environment, One off or a taster, Outdoors, Plastic & Litter Clearance, Project management

We will be undertaking a range of tasks on the Aylesbury Arm including lock painting, litter picking, scrub clearing and tidying of the towpath. Meet us at 10.30 am for an enjoyable half-day's work on this picturesque section of the Grand Union Canal. Task location will vary from month to month but will...

Lyme Green & Sutton Volunteer Community Group, Cheshire

Starts: 16 February 2020 Recurring

Macclesfield

Activities: Practical

Sutton Parish Council are looking for volunteers with a desire to make a difference to their local area. The aim of the group is to transform and improve access and public use of the towpath and environment between Lyme Green and Fool's Nook, as it passes out of Macclesfield and passed the Cheshire villages...

Gamston Towpath Taskforce

Starts: 29 March 2020 Recurring

Gamston

Activities: One off or a taster, Outdoors, Practical, Regularly, Working with visitors

Join us on the weekend, starting on Saturday 18 January between 9.30am and 12pm in Gamston for an enjoyable mornings work along the beautiful Grantham Canal. Tasks will vary and change with the seasons and could include painting, vegetation management, planting, towpath repair, wildlife habitat improvements,...

Towpath Taskforce - Southall - Wednesday 19 February 2020

Starts: 19 February 2020

Southall, Grand Union, West London, UB1 1NG

Activities: Environment, One off or a taster, Outdoors, Practical

Join us on Wednesday 19 February at Bankside in Southall for a satisfying day’s work on the peaceful Grand Union Canal. We’ll be helping to improve the canal for visitors and wildlife by painting the bridge, collecting litter and giving the area a general sprucing up. All tools and equipment will be...