Ambassador Volunteer (Stoke Bruerne)

Canal & River Trust; Towcester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charitable organization seeks volunteers as Ambassadors to connect people with canals in Towcester, UK. This role offers diverse volunteer opportunities, including event support, community outreach, and engagement. Ideal candidates should be friendly, reliable, and possess good people skills. Enjoy a rewarding experience while meeting interesting individuals and developing communication skills.

Benefits

A sense of reward

Opportunity to meet interesting people

Development of communication skills

Responsibilities

• Attending other organisations’ events and taking the Trust to them.
• Giving talks in the local community to adult groups.
• Promoting the waterways in other ways in your local community.
• Helping at events at our museums and attractions.

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Good with people

Positive outlook

Job description

Overview

Join the Canal & River Trust as an Ambassador (known internally as a Visitor Experience Volunteer) and help to connect more people to our canals. Your role will help to preserve our nation’s history and keep canals alive. You will have the opportunity to support some incredible events, be part of a supportive team network, and gain a new appreciation for our unique environment.

We need your support to help build support from those who have yet to discover our network. As an Ambassador, no one day is the same and you will get the chance to experience a diverse array of volunteer opportunities all across our regions.

Responsibilities

• Attending other organisations’ events and taking the Trust to them
• Giving talks in the local community to adult groups
• Promoting the waterways in other ways in your local community
• Helping at events at our museums and attractions to share our amazing museums’ collection

Qualifications

• Friendly
• Reliable
• Good with people
• Positive outlook

Benefits

• A sense of reward
• The opportunity to meet lots of interesting people
• The opportunity to develop your communications skills