Come and be part of our Taskforce at the Brent Reservoir aka Welsh Harp from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm May 14, and Jun 12. We will meet at the Brent reservoir 'Relaxing Area', Cool Oak Ln, London NW9 7BH

As a Taskforce Volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting your local reservoir by helping us tackle Himalayan balsam and other invasive plants that threaten native wildlife. We’ll be pulling up these plants by hand to help restore balance to the natural habitat. In addition to balsam bashing, there will be opportunities to cut back overgrown vegetation, clear paths, collect litter, and generally tidy up the area.

We will be a ways away from the nearest toilets so please come prepared. Please also bring any snacks, medications, and a water bottle with you.

All tools and equipment will be provided, along with expert and friendly support from our team. Please make sure you dress to the weather and wear wellies or walking boots that you are prepared to get muddy!

We look forward to seeing you there!

***Please note:***

- Under 18s must have a guardian present throughout the session.
- This event is not for corporate groups; if you would like to arrange a corporate volunteering day, please visit our corporate volunteering pages
- We welcome people of all abilities and backgrounds. Our team has taken part in disability awareness workshops and are happy to support you. However, due to the natural environment and existing pathways, not all sessions are accessible for people with mobility needs. Please get in touch to discuss how we can assist you in volunteering with us.

Why we want you

The Drop-in Role is all about getting a taste of volunteering at the Trust, joining us at your leisure to take part in open in one of our Welcome Sessions, Let’s volunteering opportunities or, if you’re joining us for the first time, this would be a great opportunity for you to get involved.

We have a host of easy to access volunteer opportunities that will help to make a huge impact to your local canal but without having to.

What you will be doing

One-off taster events including our Welcome Sessions

Litter Picking

Let’s activities on the water and on the towpath

When you register as a volunteer, we will ask you about any unspent convictions which you need to declare and risk assess these as needs be.

The skills you need

This role is specifically planned without a need for skills or training. As a result of joining it, you’ll find out about other roles where training may either be needed or can be given to help build your skills. No formal skills required

What's in it for you

The opportunity to decide if volunteering with the Trust is the right place for you as these activities in this role are typically short and one-off.

Drop in Volunteer (Balsam Bashing at the Brent Reservoir)

Drop in Volunteer (Balsam Bashing at the Brent Reservoir)

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