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Volunteering features and articles

Articles about volunteering with the Trust.

Young people making a big impact on canals
We caught up with two of our 2024 winners to see what it’s like to volunteer for the Trust. Read more
Fri Jan 24 2025
Your canal needs you
This spring, we’re calling on volunteers to help us keep canals alive.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Join our fight against plastic pollution
20 September is World Cleanup Day and we’re asking people to visit their local towpath to help us tackle plastic pollution on our waterways.
Mon Sep 09 2024
Meet Charlie
Meet lead volunteer Charlie and find out why she enjoys volunteering with us.
Thu Jan 04 2024
Volunteering to save sand martins
Celebrating the sterling work of one of our award-winning volunteer leaders, Aaron Batsman.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Volunteering by water with George and Raja
Hear from two wonderful volunteers about why they enjoy spending time helping our charity.
Fri Dec 16 2022
Hong Kong community group volunteers
The Hong Kong volunteers have been working on the Green Recovery Challenge Fund project in Manchester, making the canal environment better for people and wildlife.
Mon May 30 2022
Celebrating 10 years of volunteering
As we’re in our 10th year, we’d like to introduce you to some of these volunteers here and celebrate the great things they do.
Wed May 25 2022
Marsh Charitable Trust Awards
Together with the Marsh Charitable Trust, we are celebrating volunteering excellence along our nation's waterways.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Volunteering is good for the soul
Karen wanted to make a difference to her local community, but volunteering with the Trust led to so much more.
Wed Aug 29 2018

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Last Edited: 09 January 2024

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