**Conservation Volunteers based at Stonebridge Lock:** Are you looking for a hands-on way to make a difference? Join our East London team and help maintain our waterways and towpaths at Stonebridge.

**Why It Matters:**
Our canals and rivers are vital for wildlife, heritage, and local communities, but they need care to thrive. By volunteering, you’ll play a key role in preserving these essential spaces while helping others enjoy their benefits. Spending time by the water is also great for mental and physical health, offering a sense of calm and connection with nature.

**What You’ll Do:**
- Be part of a new team we are setting up at Stonebridge to conserve this important outdoor space.
- Help with towpath maintenance and practical tasks.
- Learn about the local waterways and make a difference for your local community.

**What’s Included:**
- Full training and all necessary tools provided.
- A chance to develop new skills and build your knowledge of canal operations.
- A valuable experience for anyone looking to grow their skills and make a positive impact.

**Where could you be:**
This role will be based at Stonebridge Lock on the River Lee Navigation **meeting every other Tuesday at 10:30am.** Be part of this exciting opportunity to support the upkeep of our iconic rivers and gain skills that last a lifetime. Apply today to get started!

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 (Stonebridge Lock)

Drop in Volunteer (Stonebridge Lock)

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