Volunteering opportunities

Green team Diglis Island

Starts: 14 January 2020

Closing Date: 29 February 2020

River Severn, Gloucestershire, GL1 2EB

Activities: Environment, Outdoors

This is an opportunity to support the Unlocking the Severn project by initially getting involved in a vegetation maintenance programme on Diglis Island that will enhance the visitor experience to the island. Tasks will include: managing hedgelines, creating a new pathway, building 'bug' hotels & pruning...

Towpath Taskforce - Erewash Canal (Every Thursday)

Starts: 9 January 2020 to 31 December 2020

Closing Date: 1 April 2021

Long Eaton, Erewash Canal, Derbyshire , NG10 1JY

Activities: Outdoors, Practical, Regularly

Join us for our regular work parties across the beautiful Erewash Canal, which meanders through the countryside and towns between Trent Lock and Langley Mill. Taking place every Thursday between 10am and 2pm the Erewash Towpath Taskforce is a great way of getting involved to improve and enhance your...

Towpath Taskforce London - St Pancras Lock - Wednesday 26 February 2020

Starts: 26 February 2020

St Pancras Lock, Regent's Canal, London, N1C 4PN

Activities: Practical

Join us on Wednesday 26 February between 10am and 3.30pm at St Pancras Lock for an enjoyable day’s work on the iconic Regent's Canal. We’ll be continuing to give the area a general spruce up with litter picking and vegetation cutback.

Towpath Taskforce joins Oxclean! 28th Feb

Starts: 28 February 2020

Closing Date: 28 February 2020

Oxford Canal, OX12EW

Activities: Practical

Join us in partnership with Oxford City Council as Towpath Taskforce does Oxclean 2020!

Urban River Regeneration, Brent- Saturday 29 February 2020 - in partnership with Thames 21

Starts: 29 February 2020

Brent Feeder, London, NW10 0BD

Activities: Outdoors, Practical

In collaboration with Thames 21, join us on Saturday 29 February between 10:30am and 2.30pm at Quainton Street Open Space for a satisfying day’s work at Brent.

Towpath Ranger Mon & Brec canal, Wales

Starts: 1 March 2020

Various, Monmouth & Brecon Canal, Monmouthshire, NP7 9NY

Activities: Outdoors, Plastic & Litter Clearance, Practical, Regularly

Volunteer Towpath Rangers are part of the Canal & River Trust’s team working to encourage the growth in popularity of our towpaths. Rangers are the eyes and ears of the local waterway, a friendly face who is happy engaging with all users of our Towpaths. They also build relationships with local residents...

Towpath Ranger Gloucester & Sharpness canal

Starts: 1 March 2020

Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, Gloucestershire, GL1 2EB

Activities: Outdoors, Plastic & Litter Clearance, Practical, Regularly

Volunteer Towpath Rangers are part of the Canal & River Trust’s team working to encourage the growth in popularity of our towpaths. Rangers are the eyes and ears of the local waterway, a friendly face who is happy engaging with all users of our Towpaths. They also build relationships with local residents...

Towpath Ranger Kennet and Avon Canal: Dundas

Starts: 1 March 2020

Dundas, Kennet & Avon Canal, Wiltshire, BA2 7JD

Activities: Outdoors, Plastic & Litter Clearance, Practical, Regularly

Volunteer Towpath Rangers are part of the Canal & River Trust’s team working to encourage the growth in popularity of our towpaths. Rangers are the eyes and ears of the local waterway, a friendly face who is happy engaging with all users of our Towpaths. They also build relationships with local residents...

Towpath Ranger Kennet and Avon Canal: Newbury

Starts: 1 March 2020

Dundas, Kennet & Avon Canal, Wiltshire, SN10 1QR

Activities: Outdoors, Plastic & Litter Clearance, Practical, Regularly

Volunteer Towpath Rangers are part of the Canal & River Trust’s team working to encourage the growth in popularity of our towpaths. Rangers are the eyes and ears of the local waterway, a friendly face who is happy engaging with all users of our Towpaths. They also build relationships with local residents...

Towpath Ranger Bridgewater & Taunton canal

Starts: 1 March 2020

Bathpool, Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, Somerset, TA1 2LR

Activities: Outdoors, Plastic & Litter Clearance, Practical, Regularly

Volunteer Towpath Rangers are part of the Canal & River Trust’s team working to encourage the growth in popularity of our towpaths. Rangers are the eyes and ears of the local waterway, a friendly face who is happy engaging with all users of our Towpaths. They also build relationships with local residents...