Join us at Pollington Lock on the Aire/Calder to be part of a growing number of like-minded people who enjoy being outdoors and help us maintain this historic waterway as a volunteer lock keeper.
The role involves assisting boaters if required, general light maintenance of the lock and surrounding area, painting lock hardware and fencing, grass cutting, weeding, and keeping the area litter-free for all to enjoy. Once volunteers are confident in the role, it will be self-supervised and self-managed, with full support from a Canal & River Trust team leader.
This opportunity can be attended at your convenience once confident, initially on a weekday.
Why we want you
Lock keepers have been a fixture on Britain’s canals for hundreds of years and are one of the oldest traditions of the waterways. As ‘the face of the waterway’, modern volunteer lock keepers play an important role in the visitor experience by providing a friendly welcome, assisting boaters through the locks, and maintaining the area.
This is a perfect opportunity for those who enjoy working outdoors, want something different to do, and wish to support the Canal & River Trust. We are looking for enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
Anyone over 18 with at least one day a week available can join. After appropriate selection, training, and induction, the role is expected to run from April to October, with some local variations.
What you will be doing
* Helping boats through the locks
* Talking to customers
* Litter picking and minor vegetation works
* Declaring any unspent convictions during registration and risk assessing as needed
The skills you need
* Great communication skills – talking to people
* Practical skills – minor maintenance to keep locks functional
* Teamworking skills – working independently at times but primarily as part of a team
What's in it for you
* Meet other volunteers, learn new skills, and discover more volunteering opportunities if interested
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