Volunteer bridge keeper

As the friendly face of the waterways, you will interact with the public on the towpath, maintain safety and of course, open the bridges for boats! Please note that this role is location-specific and only available along the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.

What you will be doing

• Talking to customers
• Reporting issues from the towpath
• Helping customers
• When you register as a volunteer, we will ask you about any unspent convictions which you need to declare and risk assess these as needs be.

The skills you need

• Great communication skills. This is all about talking to people.
• Practical skills – it’s also about minor maintenance to ensure that your locks are functional.
• Teamworking skills – whilst you may spend some of your time alone, fundamentally you’re part of a team.

What's in it for you?

• It's a great way to meet other local volunteers, learn new skills, and hear about other volunteering opportunities if you fancy getting more involved.

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