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Volunteer Helmsperson (<65) (Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal)

Your role as a helm will help support our operational teams of colleagues and volunteers to complete projects in a timely manner.

This is an interesting role that gives you the opportunity to try helming our work boats on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal. You will have the chance to make a huge difference by making sure our boats are where they need to be.

Why we want you

Our Helmspeople are essentially the people who are part of our team moving of our boats across the wonderful waterways network. Your role as a volunteer will help support our operational teams of colleagues and volunteers to complete projects in a timely manner. This is an interesting role that gives you the opportunity to try helming our various crafts. Whether it is moving our 70ft hoppers filled with materials, or simply moving a tug from point A to point B you will have the chance to make a huge difference by making sure our boats are where they need to be.

What you will be doing

  • Moving boats
  • Assisting with boat moves
  • 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

  • Reliable – boats often need to be in the right place at the right time for operational reasons (e.g. changing a lock gate, repairing a bridge).
  • Friendly – you’re the skipper in charge of the team on the boat

    • What's in it for you

  • The opportunity to spend time outdoors, on the water and see sections of the waterways that some don’t see
  • Experience moving different craft to ensure that those teams can achieve what they need to

    • Volunteer Helmsperson (<65) (Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal)

    Canal & River Trust
    Llangynidr, Crickhowell NP8, UK
    Full-Time

    Published on 09/08/2025

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