Get involved in one of Scotland's current canal projects. The roles are many and varied, so find a project where you can use your skills to make a difference.
The following Scottish canal projects run in conjunction with the Waterways Trust Scotland. Many of them provide opportunities for you to get involved.
Do you have the skills to help a £1 million outdoor activity centre on the bank of the Union Canal in Falkirk? The centre offers a range of exciting outdoor activities which make full use of the canal and its surrounding environment providing opportunities for young people to develop new skills and improve their lifestyle. Read more...
The Waterways Trust Scotland and the Caledonian Canal would like to encourage local involvement in a variety of roles. Volunteers would in return receive training and skills development as well as the opportunity to meet new people and gain a sense of achievement. Read on for more information...
Are you in a walking group in the Great Glen? Or enjoy exploring out and about? We want to link up with existing walks groups in the area and work to produce 10 walk/bike routes that incorporate the canal for some part of the journey. These 'guides' will provide mapped directions, information and interpretation of the natural and built heritage.
Feet First is a free guided walking programme developed by The Waterways Trust Scotland. This healthy living programme has been designed especially to promote and encourage walking as a healthy, educational and enjoyable form of exercise for people of all ages. If you have some spare time and would like to volunteer your skills then please get in touch. Read more...
The Trust is raising funds for a new environmental and tourism volunteer programme based at the Action Outdoors Centre in Falkirk to enable young people in the area to develop new skills and gain qualifications, improving their employment prospects. If you think you could make a difference, please read on...
Is your company interested in some FREE and very effective team building? The Waterways Trust Scotland is working with staff from the Royal Bank of Scotland on a series of team building events which are helping to transform sections of the Lowland Canals. Read more...