Conservation Volunteer (Mural Project)

Canal & River Trust; Northwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental charity is seeking Conservation Volunteers to assist with maintaining waterways and promoting community engagement. Volunteers will learn new practical skills while participating in projects like heritage restoration and graffiti removal. This program offers a unique chance to work outdoors, meet people, and contribute positively to local communities. Expect to gain valuable experience in construction and environmental conservation while enhancing wellbeing.

Benefits

Learning new skills

Outdoor experience

Community engagement

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance of waterways and assets.
• Participate in heritage restoration projects.
• Assist with graffiti removal.
• Contribute to environmental enhancements.
• Help create new access points.

Skills

Willing to learn new skills

Ability to travel to remote locations

Job description

Overview

Are you artistic, creative or looking to get involved in something different? Are you looking to learn new practical skills and apply them creatively? Want to experience working as part of a team on a lasting project?

We are looking for a group of people who have artistic flair! The pilot mural project offers the opportunity to transform a space into something vibrant. The program offers the opportunity to prepare a space, be part of the design process right through to producing a finished piece of art on a permanent fixture.

What you will gain

Learn about The Canal & River Trust, our dedication to the waterways, environment and health & safety working near water. Gain experience in construction, painting, woodwork, vegetation. Learn new skills and techniques in using equipment. Become involved in the design process through guided practical sessions with an experienced artist.

The program will run through summer 2025 starting late July. There are 6 places available. To find out more apply today to be shortlisted for an interview.

Why we want you

Join us today to become a Conservation Volunteer and be part of the team keeping history alive by preserving our waterways. In this role you’ll get to experience the many faces and locations of our beautiful network and help maintain our structures and assets. Whether it’s working on pre-planned maintenance cutting back vegetation around aqueducts, or tackling graffiti in our more urban locations, our Conservation volunteers do a fantastic job of making sure there’s plenty of beauty on the doorstep. This is a great opportunity to make a huge difference in your community whilst learning more about the canals in your area.

What you’ll be doing

• Day to day maintenance
• Heritage restoration
• Graffiti Removal
• Environmental enhancements such as hedgelaying
• Creating new access points by building or improved steps or ramps
• When you register as a volunteer, we will ask you about any unspent convictions which you need to declare and risk assess these as needs be.

The skills you need

• Willing to learn new skills
• Ability to travel to remote locations

What’s in it for you

• Spending time outdoors
• Learning new skills (some with external accreditation)
• Keeping fit
• Meeting new and friendly people
• Being part of a supportive team of colleagues and volunteers
• Seeing improvements to your wellbeing