British Waterways is recruiting a team of local people to be volunteer lock keepers on the Kennet & Avon Canal to work at Caen Hill, the Bath Flight, Bradford on Avon, Crofton, Seend and Kintbury.
K & A Canal Waterway Manager, Mark Stephens, said: “This is an exciting opportunity and we are expecting there to be a lot of interest. The role of a lock keeper is arguably the most iconic and colourful role on the waterway and by opening it out to volunteers we’re hoping to tap into the great wealth of knowledge and passion that we know local people have for their canal.”
For potential volunteers to find out what is involved there are guided walks on:
Friday 4th March 10am at Bradford and 2pm at Bath
Friday 11th March 10am at Crofton and 2pm at Kintbury
Friday 18th March 10am at Devizes and 2pm at Seend
Volunteers will be required to work from March until October and able to offer at least one day a week, although this is flexible.
BW say that the ideal volunteer lock keeper will have an interest in the waterways, enjoy meeting people and like the sound of spending time outdoors in beautiful surroundings.
No prior experience is necessary and successful applicants will receive full induction, training and a uniform to equip them for their role as ‘the face of the waterway’.
For more information contact Sarah French on: 01827 252097 or email: volunteer@britishwaterways.co.uk
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