Conservation Volunteer (Ripon Canal Team)

We are looking for new volunteers to join our
team on the Ripon canal and the nearby river
navigations. Under the guidance of Julie,
our local operative, you will help with a wide
range of tasks, from managing vegetation to
greeting customers on the towpath. No two
days will be the same!
Whether it’s helping a boat through the lock,
talking to customers, litter picking or
undertaking vegetation works, you can make
a real difference to the local waterways.
To carry out this role, you’ll ideally have an
interest in the waterway and a good level of
physical fitness. The most important
attributes are an ability to interact with and
help others and flexibility to work
on your own or with others. We are looking
for people to volunteer Monday - Thursday,
ideally one day a week.

Why we want you

Our Conservator volunteers help to maintain our network, carrying out important heritage and nature conservation activities as well as everyday tasks to improve the local environment such as painting or litter picking.

Our Conservator Volunteers help to tackle some of our toughest issues on the waterways, ensuring as much of the canal is accessible and well maintained as possible. Each year we face new challenges in managing our increasingly popular space and your support as a Conservator Volunteer will help to achieve our goals in keeping canals alive.

Whilst we have regular teams carrying out important tasks, some run on more of a ‘project’ basis to achieve specific activities (rebuilding a section of stone wall or carrying out some mass planting) meaning that different people can give their time in different ways.

What you will be doing

The skills you need

What's in it for you