Drop in Volunteer (Museum Pennywort Help Out - 15th October)

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

Job summary

A local environmental volunteering organization in Ellesmere Port is seeking individuals for a Drop-in Volunteer Role. This position allows you to engage in short, one-off activities like litter picking and participate in Welcome Sessions. No formal skills or training are required, making it a great introduction to volunteering. Join us to improve your local waterways while enjoying the outdoors.

Qualifications

• No formal skills required.
• Curiosity about volunteering opportunities.
• Willingness to engage in outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Attend one-off taster events including Welcome Sessions.
• Participate in litter picking activities.
• Engage in activities on the water and towpath.

Job description

Overview

Drop-in roles offer a great way to meet other local Trust volunteers and staff, learn new skills, hear about other volunteer opportunities, or 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 in one of our Welcome Sessions, Lets 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 to make a huge impact to your local canal but without having to.

Responsibilities

• One-off taster events including our Welcome Sessions
• Litter Picking
• Lets 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 needs be.

The skills you need

• This role is specifically planned without a need for skills or training. As a result of joining it, you’ll find out about other roles where training may either be needed or can be given 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 the right place for you as these activities in this role are typically short and one-off.