Drop in Volunteer (Towpath Taskforce Broadcut Wakfield)

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

Job summary

The Canal & River Trust invites you to participate in a Drop-in Role where you can connect with local volunteers while engaging in activities like litter picking and other enjoyable events. This role offers a great way to explore volunteer opportunities without a long-term commitment, perfect for those interested in improving local waterways and gaining volunteer experience.

Benefits

Opportunity to engage with local community.

Gain experience in various volunteer activities.

Flexible volunteering schedule.

Qualifications

• This role does not require specific skills or training.
• Opportunity to learn about various volunteering roles.
• No formal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in one-off taster events including Welcome Sessions.
• Engage in litter picking activities.
• Join in various Let’s activities on the water and on the towpath.

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.

We are hoping to build a team together to volunteer at Broadcut top and bottom lock's.

There are no formal skills required, and you have the chance to volunteer across many 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 giving you a taste of volunteering at the Trust. Join us at your leisure for open sessions, Let’s volunteering opportunities, or, if you’re joining us for the first time, this is a great opportunity to get involved.

We offer a variety of easy-to-access volunteer opportunities that will help make a significant impact on your local canal, without requiring a long-term commitment.

What you will be doing

1. One-off taster events including our Welcome Sessions
2. Litter Picking
3. Let’s activities on the water and on the towpath
4. When you register as a volunteer, we will ask about any unspent convictions, which you need to declare, and we will conduct a risk assessment accordingly.

The skills you need

This role is specifically designed without requiring skills or training. By joining, you'll learn about other roles where training may be needed or provided to help build your skills. No formal skills are required.

What's in it for you

This is a great opportunity to see if volunteering with the Trust is right for you, as these activities are typically short and one-off.