Volunteer along our rivers and canals
Are you a boater, an angler or a nature-lover? Do you enjoy scenic strolls along well-kept pathways? And do you believe in the preservation of British heritage?
If the answer to any of the above is yes, read on to see how your involvement can help the inland waterways to flourish.
Every year, tens of thousands of people volunteer to help with schemes along the inland waterways. Some last a day, some a week, some demand more long-term commitment – all appeal to a wide variety of abilities, interests and age groups.
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Towpath Tidy
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Every year, British Waterways makes an appeal to those who use the nation’s waterways, including boaters, walkers, cyclists and commuters, to get closer to nature by taking part in its annual volunteer days. More »
Rallies, restoration...a bit of everything
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The IWA has been attracting volunteers since it was first set up in 1946 to campaign against the closure of the canals. Today, thousands of people across the UK willingly give up their time to volunteer for different types of activities. More »
Go to a canal camp
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The Waterway Recovery Group, has been volunteering on waterway restoration projects for years and has been running canal camps up and down the country since 1970. More »
Speak out and get active
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Groundwork regularly work with volunteers from all areas of England, Wales and Northern Ireland to improve the local environment – including rivers, canals and towpaths. More »
My day at the Towpath Tidy 2007
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It seems like two minutes since I took part in my first Towpath Tidy and I was looking forward to taking part a second time... More »
Make a difference to the environment
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Each year, Thames21 work with up to 2,000 volunteers from the local community and the private sector. In 2004/05 volunteers helped Thames21 to deliver 52 clean-up jobs on London’s rivers, tributaries and canals. But it’s not all about rubbish! More »
Get out and about with conservation volunteering
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From bird watching to bat spying, and from wildlife gardening to bracken bashing, there is something for all ages to enjoy. You’ll learn new skills, make new friends and enjoy lots of fun together. More »
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