The Cotswold Canals Trust is a volunteer-led charity made up of hundreds of people working together, sharing expertise and energy to save our heritage and improve our local environment for the benefit ...
About The Cotswold Canal Trust
The Cotswold Canals Trust is a volunteer-led charity made up of hundreds of people working together, sharing expertise and energy to save our heritage and improve our local environment for the benefit of everyone. Since the 1970s, volunteers have undertaken restoration and maintenance of the Cotswold Canals. With work now started on Phase 1B and exciting projects planned for Phase 2, we need more volunteers than ever to help achieve our goal of preserving, maintaining and improving the Stroudwater Navigation and the Thames & Severn Canal (i.e. the Cotswold Canals). We have so many opportunities available from scrub bashing along the canal, dredging, operating a trip boat, sorting books at one of our bookshops to designing lock gates, the list is endless. Cotswold Canals Trust Volunteers often speak of the new friendships, fun and sense of achievement they enjoy and we look forward to welcoming new volunteers to the team.
Recently added opportunities
One-off · 4—8 hrs
Cirencester Abbey
Construction Team Members - Eastern Depot
Canal towpath restoring and improving the , including tasks like levelling the surface, installing edge boards, and laying crushed stone.
Posted by The Cotswold Canal Trust
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Visitor Centre Volunteer
The role of the Visitor Centre Volunteer is to welcome, engage and promote the Cotswold Canals to visitors.
Posted by The Cotswold Canal Trust
Organisation role · 6 hrs/Week
Towpath Team Leader
The role of the Towpath Team Leader is to direct the team which maintains the 4½ miles of canal-side path from Siddington to Latton Basin.
Posted by The Cotswold Canal Trust
Organisation role · 14—16 hrs/Week
Stonehouse
Construction Team Leader
Volunteer team leader to coordinate and deliver restoration tasks, supervise and support volunteers, ensure safety compliance, maintain tools, keep records.
Posted by The Cotswold Canal Trust
Organisation role · 5—8 hrs/Week
Flexible location
Siddington to Latton Towpath Maintenance Team Leader
This role involves planning weekly priorities, coordinating team logistics, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental policies.
Posted by The Cotswold Canal Trust
Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
From home
Volunteer Engagement Team Members
Support for new volunteers by discussing their interests, matching them with suitable roles, and following up to ensure a positive experience.
Posted by The Cotswold Canal Trust
Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week · Starting from 2 Mar 2025
Flexible location
Youth Group Assistant
The Youth Group Assistant leads outdoor activities in all weather, inspiring young people to connect with the canal in a safe and engaging way.
Posted by The Cotswold Canal Trust
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Stonehouse
Team Member – Western Logging Team
This hands-on position involves tasks such as splitting and stacking firewood, delivering orders, and recovering logs to be processed.
Posted by The Cotswold Canal TrustOrganisation role · 14—18 hrs/Week
Stroud
Western Depot Administration Assistant
Friendly, organised Admin Assistant needed for 14-18 hrs/week. Support calls, visitors, records, orders, and volunteers. Team player with basic IT skills wanted
Posted by The Cotswold Canal Trust