Waterside Specialist (Tunnel Keeper)

Love the Outdoors? Looking for Something a Bit Different? Become a Volunteer Tunnel Keeper at Harecastle Tunnel!

Join our friendly team and help support the Canal & River Trust by volunteering at one of the UK’s most iconic canal tunnels. This flexible role is available *7 days a week* – *you choose the days that suit you*!

What You'll Be Doing:
Welcoming boaters and visitors with a warm, friendly face
Delivering a vital safety briefing to boaters before they enter the tunnel
Monitoring boat passages and staying in touch with the team at the opposite tunnel entrance
Assisting with any incidents that may arise
Talking to walkers, cyclists, and other visitors about the tunnel and the work of the Canal & River Trust

Why Volunteer With Us?
Spend time outdoors in a unique, historic setting
Be part of a supportive, passionate team
Make a real difference in your community
Gain new skills and meet interesting people
No experience needed – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!*

Requirements:
Aged 18 or over
Friendly, reliable, and safety-conscious

Ready for an adventure? Come help us keep Harecastle Tunnel moving safely and smoothly – and have fun while you're at it.



Why we want you

Our Waterside Specialists help maintain the sustainability of the waterways by giving higher levels of skills through their volunteering.

Volunteering with the Trust takes on many guises and welcomes people with specialist skills in a wide range of areas from practical to surveying, indoors and out. These skills may include working alongside existing specialists within the Trust or bringing skills that we don’t currently have within our team? We have a wide range of skilled activities which you could be doing.

What you will be doing

The skills you need

What's in it for you