Join us and become a Waterside Leader to help facilitate exciting opportunities in your area. We are looking for keen and enthusiastic people who are able to host guided walks, Paddle & Pick sessions, and a whole host of other guided activities for our visitors to enjoy. You’ll help thousands of people to enjoy the network like never before and in turn will help to achieve our goals of keeping canals alive.

This is a perfect opportunity for those with a keen interest in the waterways, or someone who is looking to build their skills as a leader. Find out more about what opportunities await you as Waterside Leader by applying today.

Why we want you

As a Waterside Leader we need your support to help facilitate a wonderful experience to those looking to enjoy and improve our network by leading a number of activities. We have Walk Leader, Mental Health First Aider, Paddle Instructor and other opportunities to offer you in this role. Your support with this role helps us connect to more people and inspire them to help keep canals alive.

What you will be doing

Leading events such as guided walks or paddlesport activities

Working within team running an event or a series of events

Engaging visitors and support with our wonderful waterways through different activities

Learning new skills

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

Friendly

Responsible

Experience leading groups (preferred)

Good with people

What's in it for you

Making a difference

Time outdoors

Increasing people’s wellbeing

Meeting new people

Engaging people with the waterways in new and exciting ways

Waterside Leader (Waterside Leader)

Waterside Leader (Waterside Leader)

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