Volunteer Lock Keeper - Foxton Locks -
About the opportunity
Their role is to provide a polite and friendly welcome to waterway visitors, assisting boaters through the locks and helping to maintain the area.It’s a perfect opportunity for those who enjoy working in the outdoors and are perhaps looking for something different to do and want to help support the Canal & River Trust. The key qualities we’re looking for are enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Anyone can join as long as you are over the age of 18 and can aim to be available for at a least a day a week.
Requirements
- References needed
To carry out this role, you’ll ideally have an interest in the waterway and/or the local area, but this is not essential. The most important attributes are an ability to interact with and help others; a friendly manner and the ability to make a good first impression; a hands-on approach and can-do attitude, and flexibility to work on your own or with others. This role can be phiysically demanding due to the location. A reasonable lelvel of fitness will be required. Ideally we are looking for someone who is locally based; and be available to work as part of a team.