Towpath Team Volunteer (Thursday Roaming NW - Weaver and Trent & Mersey)

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

Job summary

Join the Towpath Taskforce to volunteer along the River Weaver and Trent and Mersey Canal! You'll engage in tasks like litter picking and vegetation management, meet new people, and gain valuable experience in a beautiful outdoor environment.

Benefits

Great experience

Meeting new people

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Helping with vegetation management, planting, painting, litter picking, or other tasks as part of a team.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Job description

Join our Towpath Taskforce! Our group meets every month at various locations along the River Weaver and Trent and Mersey Canal, on the towpath or lockside.

We usually meet from 10am to 2:30pm. Tasks include litter picking, cutting back overgrown vegetation, painting locks, mending towpaths, repairing fencing, and many other related activities. All tools and equipment will be provided, as well as tea and coffee—just bring some lunch.

Exact locations and meeting points are sent in advance of each session once you sign up below.

Start date: Thursday 23rd January - then every Thursday

This group will join forces with the Weaver TT on the first Thursday of each month, and with the Middlewich TT on the second Thursday.

The Towpath Taskforce offers a great opportunity to meet other local Trust volunteers and staff, learn new skills, hear about other volunteer opportunities, or simply spend a few hours outdoors improving your local waterway environment.

There are no formal skills required, and you will have the chance to volunteer in many unique and beautiful environments.

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

Why we want you

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

What you will be doing

• Helping with vegetation management, planting, painting, litter picking, or other tasks as part of a team

The skills you need

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

What's in it for you

• Great experience
• Meeting new people