Towpath Team Volunteer

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

Job summary

A leading environmental charity is looking for Towpath Team Volunteers in Leighton Buzzard. This role allows you to engage in various outdoor activities, including vegetation management and litter picking. No formal skills are required; just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to collaborate with a team. Volunteers will gain great experience, meet new people, and enjoy opportunities outdoors. This is a monthly commitment, taking place on the third Wednesday from 10:00 to 14:00 along the Grand Union Canal.

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.

Job description

Overview

Towpath Team Volunteer 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.

Come and join the Leighton Buzzard Towpath Taskforce. We will 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 in Leighton Buzzard along the Grand Union Canal on the third Wednesday 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