Towpath Team Volunteer
Canal & River Trust
Join us and work as part of a team to look after the Regent’s Canal and Lee Navigation. You'll always be volunteering with a team in the great outdoors. You could be planting, painting, doing vegetation management, litter picking, or any number of things. It's a great chance to meet new people and learn about how we look after the canals and rivers. On Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays, from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm. Flexible commitment, one-off or regular.
Come and join our Towpath Taskforce, looking after the Regent’s Canal and Lee Navigation, on Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays. Sessions run from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm. As a Towpath Taskforce Volunteer you will be volunteering in the great outdoors, helping to support your local canal by cutting back overgrown vegetation, clearing paths, collecting litter, painting, working from one of our boats, and many other tasks. All tools and equipment will be provided, together with expert and friendly support. We will be delighted to see you there. Welfare facilities are provided at all events by one of our boats (toilet, tea, biscuits etc.). Joining instructions will be sent out before the event to everyone signed up. It's a great chance to meet new people and learn about how we look after the canals and rivers. These teams are always led by one of our colleagues or Lead Volunteers who make sure that you have the best time and help care for the local waterways.
Gardening,General & Helping
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· Sturdy footwear and outdoor clothing. · Willingness to work outdoors with others. · Awareness of water and outdoor safety. · Punctuality and attentiveness. **Please note that under 18's must have a guardian present throughout the session**.
· Working outdoors improving the environment. · Working with others of different backgrounds. · Learning about the historic environment and local history. · Experiencing London’s waterways. · Improving wellbeing and satisfaction.
Towpath Taskforces run 3-4 times a month, or more in the summer. Each Taskforce lasts from 10.30am to 3pm. It is usually Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, but we sometimes hold events on other days. You can volunteer as often as you like, just once, or more frequently, it's up to you!
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In Tower Hamlets we have two locations: Victoria Park (Old Ford Lock 8) and Olympic Park (Old Ford Lock 19). Other Inner London locations are available.
Victoria Park: Mile End, Bethnal Green or Cambridge Heath stations. Olympic Park: Hackney Wick or Pudding Mill Lane stations.
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