Towpath Team Volunteer (Leighton Buzzard Towpath Taskforce)

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

Job summary

A local environmental organization is seeking volunteers in Leighton Buzzard to participate in various outdoor activities. Tasks include vegetation management, planting, and litter picking. No formal skills are required, just enthusiasm and a desire to work as part of a team. Join us for great experiences and meet new people while improving your local waterways.

Benefits

Great Experience

Meeting new people

Qualifications

• No formal skills are required, just enthusiasm and a desire to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Volunteering as part of a team, you might be helping with vegetation management, planting, painting, litter picking or many other tasks.

Job description

Overview

Towpath Team Volunteer 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.

Come and join the Leighton Buzzard Towpath Taskforce. We will cover a variety of activities such as vegetation management, towpath improvement, lock painting and much more. All tools and equipment will be provided, together with expert and friendly support. Our activities take place once a month at different locations in Leighton Buzzard along the Grand Union Canal on the third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 to 14:00. Once signed up, you will receive briefings as to where the sessions will take place. In addition, you will also be notified of any other sessions that may be planned.

Why we want you

• Join our team for the next stage in your volunteer journey.

What you will be doing

• Volunteering as part of a team, you might be helping with vegetation management, planting, painting, litter picking or many other tasks

The skills you need

• No formal skills are required, just enthusiasm and a desire to work as part of a team

What\'s in it for you

• Great Experience
• Meeting new people