Welcome Session (Swarkestone)

Are you interested in volunteering at the Canal and River Trust but don’t know where to start? Our Welcome Sessions are the perfect place to meet the local teams, talk to our volunteers, and see the range of activities you could get involved with. You can find an opportunity that best suits your interests, skills, availability and ability, whether that’s outside on the canals, at one of our attractions, or from the comfort of home.

Join us at your local canal at Swarkestone between 10am and midday to explore what volunteering in the Trust could look like for you. We have local teams available to talk about how volunteers support them and help keep the canals flowing. We will specifically be looking at how volunteers can support our local operatives in the East Midlands.

Why we want you

Are you interested in volunteering at the Canal and River Trust but don’t know where to start? Our Welcome Sessions are the perfect place to meet the local teams, talk to our volunteers, and see the range of activities you could get involved with. You can find an opportunity that best suits your interests, skills, availability and ability, whether that’s outside on the canals, at one of our attractions, or from the comfort of home.

You don’t need to bring anything but yourself or have any prior knowledge about canals- this is just a chance to dip your toe into volunteering at the Trust. Sign up and meet us for a great day volunteering.

What you will be doing

The skills you need

What's in it for you