Volunteer Perks
Current Volunteers
Welcome, CCT Volunteers!
Thank you for being part of the Cotswold Canals Trust. This page is your hub for everything volunteer-related. Access our Connect portal, discover your volunteer perks, nominate a fellow volunteer for a Canal Champion Thank You postcard, and apply for a Years of Service badge. Stay connected, celebrated, and inspired!
Current Volunteers | Access the Connect Portal
Access all your key resources in one place including volunteer documents, safety management system, rosters, message boards, personal data, and competency records.
Nominate your Canal Champion
Celebrate the amazing volunteers who make our canals thrive! Use this form to nominate a fellow volunteer for a Thank You postcard. You can write it yourself, or ask our Chair of Trustees, Trustee or the Bell House Team to send it on your behalf.
Register for a Years of Service Badge
Length of Service Awards recognise the time, dedication and commitment our volunteers give to connecting the Cotswold Canals. Use this form to nominate yourself or another volunteer. Awards are presented at 2, 5, 10, 15 and 25 years.
CCT ID Badge and Lanyard
All active volunteers are entitled to a CCT-branded ID badge and lanyard to access volunteer perks and show your involvement when out and about.
If you don’t yet have one, please contact the CCT office and we’ll arrange one for you.
Volunteer Perks
We’re so grateful for all your hard work and dedication! Below you’ll find the range of perks available to our volunteers. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at volunteersupport@cotswoldcanals.org
CCT Merchandise
All customer-facing volunteers can claim a free CCT T-shirt or use its value towards another item of CCT clothing.
10% off at Stroud Brewery
Enjoy 10% off at Stroud Brewery (Brimscombe) when you show a valid, in-date volunteer ID badge and lanyard.
10% off Hot Drinks
Enjoy 10% off hot drinks at The Lazy Goose in Eastington when you show a valid, in-date volunteer ID badge and lanyard.
Cotswold Collective Membership
Giving you access to perks and discounts at 400+ brands within the Cotswolds. From activities, restaurants, activities and retail outlets.
Interested in what you see but not a volunteer?
Find out how you can get involved and join us.