Volunteer Lock Keeper - Welcome Boaters & Protect the Canal

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

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Sykehouse seeks volunteer lock keepers to assist visitors and maintain the canal environment. Volunteers will help boats through the locks, engage with visitors, and perform minor maintenance and litter picking. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, enjoy working outdoors, and can commit at least one day a week. This role offers a unique opportunity to support local heritage and meet other volunteers.

Benefits

Meet other local volunteers

Learn new skills

Explore further volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 18.
• Availability of at least one day a week.
• Willingness to learn and have enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Helping boats through the locks.
• Talking to customers.
• Litter picking and/or minor vegetation works.

Skills

Great communication skills

Practical skills

Teamworking skills

Job description

A community-focused organization in Sykehouse seeks volunteer lock keepers to assist visitors and maintain the canal environment. Volunteers will help boats through the locks, engage with visitors, and perform minor maintenance and litter picking. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, enjoy working outdoors, and can commit at least one day a week. This role offers a unique opportunity to support local heritage and meet other volunteers.