Drop in Volunteer (Welcome Session - Sims bridge hut- Thursday 5th February 2026, 11.00-1.00)

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

Job summary

A local environmental organization in Gloucester is looking for volunteers to participate in various outdoor activities that improve local waterways. This role requires no formal skills, making it a great opportunity to engage with the community and learn about volunteering. Join us to find out if this is the right fit for you while enjoying short and enjoyable activities outdoors.

Benefits

Flexible volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• No formal skills required for this volunteering role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in one-off taster events including Welcome Sessions.
• Engage in litter picking and activities on the water and on the towpath.
• Declare any unspent convictions when registering as a volunteer.

Job description

Drop-in rolesoffers 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 in one of our 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 to make a huge impact to your local canal but without having to.

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 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.