Volunteering opportunities

Towpath Taskforce - Stratford upon Avon (every 2nd Thursday)

Starts: 13 October 2018 Recurring

Lock 53, Maidenhead Road, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6SB

Activities: One off or a taster, Outdoors, Practical

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 London - Lea Bridge - Saturday 13 October 2018

Starts: 13 October 2018

Lea Bridge, River Lee, Hackney

Activities: Practical

Join us on Saturday 13 October between 10am and 3.30pm at Lea Bridge for an enjoyable day’s work on the beautiful River Lee. We’ll be walking the River Lee towpath from Lea Bridge to Old Ford Lock, planting bulbs, cutting back overgrown vegetation and collecting litter to help brighten the towpath for...

IWA Canal Clean Up Leamington Spa

Starts: 14 October 2018 Recurring

Closing Date: 14 October 2018

Rushmore Street, Lemington Spa, CV31 1JA

Activities: Environment, One off or a taster, Practical

Would you like to know what lurks at the bottom of the Grand Union Canal in Leaminton Spa and Warwick?

Towpath Taskforce - Perry Barr (3rd Wednesday of the month)

Starts: 17 October 2018 Recurring

Closing Date: 21 March 2019

Perry Barr Locks, Walsall Road B42 2LZ

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

Join the Towpath Taskforce on the Tame Valley Canal at Perry Barr Locks. We meet on every third Wednesday for a range of practical activities such as painting, vegetation management etc., as well as helping to protect and improve wildlife, heritage and the visitor experience.

Towpath Taskforce London - Hanwell - Wednesday 17 October 2018

Starts: 17 October 2018

Hanwell, Grand Union, West London

Activities: Practical

Join us on Wednesday 17 October between 10am and 3.30pm at Lock 97 on the Hanwell Flight for a satisfying days work at this beautiful spot on the Grand Union Canal. We'll be tackling overgrown vegetation and collecting any litter we uncover along the way! All tools and equipment will be provided, together...

Towpath Taskforce - Walsden

Starts: 18 October 2018 Recurring

Walsden, OL14 6SQ

Activities: Outdoors, Practical, Regularly

Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for drop in volunteering fun on the Rochdale canal near Walsden.

Towpath Taskforce Lee & Stort - Sawbridgeworth Lock - Saturday 20 October 2018

Starts: 20 October 2018

Sawbridgeworth Lock, River Stort, Sawbridgeworth

Activities: Practical

Join us on Saturday 20 October between 10am and 3.30pm at Sawbridgeworth Lock for an enjoyable day’s work on the beautiful River Stort. We’ll be painting Sawbridgeworth Lock and cutting back overgrown vegetation to help make the area more welcoming for all visitors. All tools and equipment will be...

Woodley & Romiley Towpath Team

Starts: 21 October 2018 Recurring

Peak Forest canal, SK6 5ET

Activities: Marketing and promotion, Outdoors, Practical

Local community group carrying towpath improvements, vegetation work and planting between Woodley and Romiley on the Lower peak Forest canal

Towpath Taskforce London - Bow Locks - Wednesday 24 October 2018

Starts: 24 October 2018

Bow Lock, River Lee, East London

Activities: Practical

Join us on Wednesday 25 October 10am and 3.30pm at Bow Locks for an enjoyable day’s work on the beautiful River Lee. We’ll be painting out graffitti, cutting back overgrown vegetation, collecting litter and planitng bulbs along the Limehouse Cut. All tools and equipment will be provided, together with...

Anderton Boat Lift - Christmas Event Assistants

Starts: 1 December 2018 to 24 December 2018

Anderton Boat Lift, Trent & Mersey Canal, Cheshire

Activities: Marketing and promotion, One off or a taster, Practical, Regularly, Working with visitors

We are looking for volunteers to help out during our Santa Cruise Christmas weekends. Activities range from help setting up and clear down, family craft activities, ticketing and even being 'Santa's Helper' on board the trip boat.