'Hands On' Volunteering

Without volunteers the society would not exist and the Canal would suffer. If you're looking for a practical, hands on, outdoorsy type volunteering role, we have plenty of opportunities for you to get involved!

Work parties

We currently have various work parties helping to maintain the canal, by clearing the footpath, removing weed, and construction work such as building wharves.

Lengthsmen

These are our eyes and ears of the canal. Each Lengthsman regularly monitors a section of the Canal, or lengths, to keep an eye out for anything untoward, for example, litter, possible leaks and obstructions to the navigation and towpath. 

Crew

The Society run two trip boats, which generate a significant amount of money for the upkeep of the Canal. These boats are crewed entirely by volunteers, who undertake all operational tasks such as:

– Steering
– Serving in the Galley
– Overseeing embarking and disembarking
– Mooring
– Lock and Bridge Operation

Full training is given. 

Skills

Much of it can be quite demanding work but always completed in good humour, and is a great way to keep fit and enjoy the outdoors.

We ask volunteers to become members of the Society as it enables them to receive regular updates along with membership providing insurance cover for volunteer activities.  An adult membership is £15 p.a.