Volunteer Lock-Keeper

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

Job summary

A renowned waterway organization seeks a Volunteer Lock-Keeper to assist with welcoming visitors and helping boats through locks. This role is ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors and want to contribute to local waterways. Ideal candidates should have great communication and practical skills, and be available at least one day a week. Training will be provided, and this position typically runs from April to October.

Benefits

Meet local volunteers

Learn new skills

Opportunity for more volunteering

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old and available at least one day a week.
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are essential.
• Training and induction will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Help boats through the locks.
• Talk to visitors and assist them.
• Conduct minor maintenance tasks.

Skills

Great communication skills

Practical skills

Teamworking skills

Job description

Overview

Volunteer Lock-Keeper (Diglis Basin, Worcester). Lock keepers are a long-standing part of Britain's canals and serve as the face of the waterway, providing a polite and friendly welcome to waterway visitors, assisting boaters through the locks, and helping to maintain the area. This role offers an outdoor opportunity for those who enjoy the outdoors and want to support the Canal & River Trust. Key qualities include enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Anyone over the age of 18 with at least one day a week available can join. After selection, training and induction, the role typically commences around April and runs through to October (local variations may apply).

For more about this role, see the sections below.

Volunteer role

Volunteer Lock-Keeper

Volunteer manager

Task manager

Where you will be based

Community

Why we want you

We are seeking volunteers who can contribute to the visitor experience by welcoming visitors, assisting boaters through the locks, and helping to maintain the area. The role emphasizes enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and outdoor engagement. Applicants should be over 18 and available for a day a week; training and induction will occur before starting around April, with the role running to October (local variations may apply).

What you will be doing

• Helping boats through the locks
• Talking to customers
• Litter picking and/or minor vegetation works
• When you register as a volunteer, we will ask 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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