Volunteer
Volunteering
Do you have time to spare and energy to share? Join us and become part of a dedicated and passionate team working to bring the historic Cotswold Canals back to life. Volunteering with us means more than just lending a hand – it’s about joining a movement that has been driven by community spirit since the 1970s.
We are a volunteer-led charity, made up of hundreds of people from all walks of life who come together to restore, protect, and celebrate the Stroudwater and Thames & Severn Canals.
Whether you’re looking to gain new skills, meet people, or make a difference in your community, there’s a place for you on our team. Volunteers often tell us how rewarding it is to work outdoors, learn new things, and connect with others. All while making a meaningful contribution to the largest canal restoration project in the UK.
What we’re looking for
There’s always something happening along the canal, and we’re always on the lookout for extra help. Whatever your background or ability, we’d love to hear from you.
Here are just a few of the areas where you could get involved, click on the icons to meet the teams and find out more:
Charity Book and
Music Shops
Visitor Centres
Administration, Events Fundraising and IT Support
Lock Keepers
Trip Boat Crew
Lengths People
Construction and Maintenance –
Western Depot
(Eastington)
Boat Moorings, Piling and Bank Renovation
Professional and Technical Services
Work Boat Crew
Wildlife Monitoring and Biodiversity Enhancement
Construction and Maintenance –
Eastern Depot
(Driffield)
Guided Walks and Talks
How to apply:
Simply fill out our online form via the button below and a member of our volunteer engagement team will be in touch to discuss opportunities within our charity and answer any queries.
If you are under 18, please email us to find out about volunteering opportunities for Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) and other youth volunteering programmes | volunteersupport@cotswoldcanals.org.
Don’t see your skill here?
No problem! We’re always open to new ideas and hidden talents. If you have a skill to offer – get in touch via the button above and select “other”. We’ll find a place for you.
CURRENT VOLUNTEERS
If you’re an active CCT volunteer, visit the page below to access Connect, explore your perks, and see how we celebrate and thank our volunteers.
No time to volunteer?
You can support us in many other ways.
Find out how…