Join the Canal & River Trust today by becoming a Waterway Ranger. This is a great opportunity to make a huge difference to the lives of our canal users.

This is a fantastic way to learn more about canals and what’s involved in keeping them alive.

Towpath Rangers are the eyes and ears of the local waterway, a friendly face who is happy to chat to towpath users including boaters, walkers and cyclists when needed. On your regular (weekly or more often) walks along your towpath patch, you’ll get to spot anything you think we should be aware of too – for example a fence that needs repairing. You may also get the chance to lead guided walks, help with work parties and assist local residents in this varied role. .

This opportunity would suit someone with a few hours to spare each week, although you can dedicate more time if you choose to. You’ll be happy chatting to the general public and if you have a love of the local waterways, all the better. We would welcome interest from couples as well as individuals – this task is a great way to get fit and see some great wildlife at the same time!

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 (Towpath Ranger - Llangollen Canal)

Ranger (Towpath Ranger - Llangollen Canal)

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