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Making life better by water

Ways to volunteer

There are many ways to volunteer with us, from full-time roles to occasional days out.

Whether you are looking to boost your wellbeing, get fit and active or make new friends, join the thousands already volunteering by water.

Two volunteers in high vis jackets gardening on the canal towpath

Get involved

If you enjoy being outside and like meeting like-minded people then you could join one of our Towpath Taskforce teams. Or, you might want to group together with other enthusiasts to adopt a stretch of your local canal?

Ian, Lead Volunteer

Lead volunteers

Great for those with leadership experience - or those looking to develop it

Canal & River Trust volunteers work in the bank while a narrowboat and kayak make use of the water

Towpath Taskforce

A great way to volunteer regularly

Volunteer in Birmingham

All opportunities

Search all of our current roles

Group of volunteers pose with thumbs up in front of a canal

Volunteer lock keepers

Could you help boaters enjoy their time on our canals?

Two Canal & River Trust workers stand at a welcome station at Perry Barr

Welcome station volunteers

Could you greet visitors and help them with local information?

Children and Explorers volunteer enjoying the canal

Explorers volunteers

Could your passion for the canals inspire the next generation?

Group of adult and children volunteers working on the canal towpath

Volunteer in partnership

Volunteer with your group for a one-off taster session or longer-term project

Volunteer hands out Canal & River Trust leaflets

Meet our volunteers

Meet volunteers who are making life better by water for thousands of people

Last Edited: 04 November 2024

photo of a location on the canals

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