Drop in Volunteer (Let's Litter Pick - Friends of the Grand Union Canal)

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

Job summary

Join Canal & River Trust for a Drop-in Role to experience volunteering without long-term commitment. Participate in various outdoor activities, including litter picking and waterway improvements. This is your chance to meet the team, learn new skills, and see if volunteering is right for you.

Benefits

Opportunity to decide if volunteering fits you

Qualifications

• No formal skills required for participation.
• Opportunity to learn about other roles requiring training.
• Designed for anyone to start volunteering.

Responsibilities

• Participate in one-off taster events including Welcome Sessions.
• Engage in activities like litter picking and volunteering on the towpath.
• Meet with team members and learn about other volunteering opportunities.

Job description

Drop-in 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.

Sign up, join us, and meet the team for a fantastic volunteer experience.

Why we want you

The Drop-in Role is all about getting a taste of volunteering at the Trust, joining us at your leisure to take part in open sessions such as Welcome Sessions, Let’s volunteering opportunities, or, if you’re joining us for the first time, this would be a great opportunity for you to get involved.

We have a host of easy-to-access volunteer opportunities that will help make a positive impact on your local canal without requiring a long-term commitment.

What you will be doing

• One-off taster events including our Welcome Sessions
• Litter Picking
• Let’s activities on the water and on the towpath
• When you register as a volunteer, we will ask you about any unspent convictions which you need to declare and risk assess these as needed.

The skills you need

This role is specifically designed without a need for skills or training. As a result of joining, you’ll learn about other roles where training may be needed or provided to help build your skills. No formal skills required.

What's in it for you

• The opportunity to decide if volunteering with the Trust is right for you, as these activities are typically short and one-off.