Conservation Volunteer (Winter weedathon volunteer)

The winter weedathon is part of our ongoing maintenance of the canal network. Saplings and other vegetation that grows in the wash walls needs to be removed to prevent damage to the masonry.

This role on the Huddersfield narrow canal will involve the use of a pontoon and at times canoes in order to progress along the canal removing the vegetation. All training in the use of the pontoon and canoes will be provided along with the tools that will be used.

This project will run on a Tuesday afternoon from 12:30 till 15:30 throughout the winter (weather dependant)

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