At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting paddle-sport activities and guided walks for visitors.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to keeping canals alive.
- Benefits: Make a difference, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people.
- Other info: Opportunity to engage with the community and enhance wellbeing.
- Why this job: Inspire others while developing your leadership skills in a fun environment.
- Qualifications: Friendly, responsible, and preferably experienced in leading groups.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 25000 £ per year.
Available from 10/04/2024 to 10/12/2026. 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.
Volunteer role: Waterside Leader
Where you will be based: Community
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 a team running an event or a series of events
- Engaging visitors and supporting 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 needed.
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
Disclaimer: A DBS check may be needed for this role.
Pontymoile Basin, Fountain Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Principal Area, NP4 8ER, United Kingdom
Waterside Leader (Paddle-sport Volunteer) in Pontypool employer: Canal & River Trust
Join us as a Waterside Leader and immerse yourself in a vibrant community dedicated to preserving our waterways. This volunteer role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the great outdoors, meeting new people, and developing your leadership skills. With a supportive work culture that values enthusiasm and responsibility, you'll find unique opportunities to engage with visitors and inspire them to appreciate and care for our canals.
