Towpath Team Volunteer

Canal & River Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Aylesbury is seeking a Towpath Team Volunteer to assist with outdoor activities such as vegetation management, planting, and litter picking. No formal skills are required, just enthusiasm and a willingness to work as part of a team. You'll have the opportunity to meet new people and gain great experience while improving local waterways. Join the team for an enriching volunteer experience every month along the beautiful Aylesbury Arm.

Benefits

Great Experience

Meeting new people

Qualifications

• No formal skills are required, just enthusiasm and a desire to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Volunteering as part of a team, you might be helping with vegetation management, planting, painting, litter picking or many other tasks.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Towpath taskforce roles offer a great way to meet other local Trust volunteers and staff, learn new skills, hear about other volunteer opportunities, or just spend a few hours outdoors improving your local waterway environment.

There are no formal skills required and you have the chance to volunteer across lots of unique and beautiful environments. Sign up, join us, and meet the team for a fantastic volunteer experience.

Come and join the Aylesbury Arm Towpath Taskforce. This is an existing Taskforce group for the area. We cover a variety of activities such as vegetation management, towpath improvement, lock painting and much more. All tools and equipment will be provided, together with expert and friendly support.

Our activities take place once a month at different locations along the Aylesbury Arm, from Marsworth to central Aylesbury just off of the Grand Union Canal on the third Saturday of every month from 10:00 to 14:00. Once signed up, you will receive briefings as to where the sessions will take place. In addition, you will also be notified of any other sessions that may be planned.

Volunteer role

Towpath Team Volunteer

Volunteer manager

Task Manager

Where you will be based

Community

Why we want you

Join our team for the next stage in your volunteer journey.

What you will be doing

• Volunteering as part of a team, you might be helping with vegetation management, planting, painting, litter picking or many other tasks

The skills you need

• No formal skills are required, just enthusiasm and a desire to work as part of a team

What\'s in it for you

• Great Experience
• Meeting new people

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