Do you like being next to nature? Do you have basic DIY skills? Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare?

We need a pair of volunteers to survey our stretches of the Shropshire Union and Staffordshire and Worcestershire canals (Aldersley and Oxley areas) looking for old British Waterways and swan logoed Canal and River Trust signs, logging their whereabouts using a supplied iPad.

Then, with tools and training provided, these signs will be removed and replaced with new Canal and River Trust signs, reassuring canal users that the waterways are managed by us and maintained on a regular basis.

Volunteers must be over 18 years of age.

Why we want you

As a Waterway Ranger you'll be the face, eyes and ears of the Trust. Having a regular friendly presence on the towpath means a lot for visitors and supporters and goes a long way to us caring for and sustaining our fantastic network for future generations. we need your support to be there for our customers. You'll be assisting our visitor experience at some of our most beautiful sites, as well as possibly working in our more remote and niche environments, learning more about our waterways. Your support to help maintain our network will help us achieve our goal to keep canals alive.

What you will be doing

Talking to customers

Reporting issues from the Towpath

Helping Customers

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

Great communication skills. This is all about talking to people.

Practical skills – it’s also about minor maintenance to ensure that your locks are functional.

Teamworking skills – whilst you may spend some of your time alone, fundamentally you’re part of a team.

What's in it for you

It's a great way to meet other local volunteers, learn new skills, and hear about other volunteering opportunities if you fancy getting more involved.

Ranger (Aldersley and Oxley)

Ranger (Aldersley and Oxley)

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