Towpath Team Volunteer

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

Job summary

A leading charity for waterways is seeking volunteers to join their Towpath Team in the Huddersfield area. As part of this community-focused role, you will help maintain the waterways by participating in tasks such as vegetation management, painting, and litter picking. This volunteer opportunity offers great experience and the chance to meet new people, making a difference in your community while exploring the local canals. No formal skills are required, just enthusiasm and a team spirit.

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, helping with vegetation management.
• Planting, painting, and litter picking.

Job description

Overview

Join us today to become a member of our Towpath Team and help preserve our waterways. In this role, you’ll experience the many faces and locations of our network and help maintain our structures and assets. You may work on pre-planned maintenance such as cutting back vegetation around aqueducts or tackle graffiti in urban locations. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community while learning more about the canals in your area.

Our HNC Work Party takes place every other Monday from 10:00–14:00 at various locations along the North West section of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal (Ashton – Diggle). Precise locations will be outlined in our monthly newsletter sent out on the 21st of each month.

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

Disclaimer

Volunteer role information provided for prospective volunteers. This description is for guidance and may be updated.