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Volunteer Management

Scottish Canals enjoys working with volunteers. In return for your time, commitment, enthusiasm and expertise, we provide opportunities to gain unique experience, develop new skills and make a real difference in your communities.

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There are lots of opportunities for volunteers to get involved, in each of the following areas:

  • Interpretation and promotion – such as leading and assisting with school visits, organising events and community boating
  • Practical activities – for example, clearing vegetation and litter, creating habitats, improving access, restoration and archaeological digs
  • Recording and monitoring – such as recording heritage, carrying out inspections and monitoring biodiversity
  • Supporting our customer service teams – for example, as towpath rangers or on education visits
  • Project management, research and administration – such as searching through archives and making sure the activities above happen.

We have a duty of care towards everyone on Scotland’s canals. As part of this, we have a volunteer management process which minimises risks to volunteers and Scottish Canals, while enabling volunteers to enjoy the experience of working on our network.

We’re updating our policies. When they’re finalised, we’ll publish them here.

If you’re keen to make a difference and support Scotland’s canal network, contact mailto:volunteers@scottishcanals.co.uk.

Many projects will involve developing your skills or learning something new, so they’re a great opportunity for personal development too.