Volunteering – Visitor Centres
Visitor Centres
Join our friendly volunteer teams at one of our four welcoming visitor centres – Wallbridge (Stroud), Saul Junction, Bonds Mill, or the Cotswold Lakes. These hubs are often the first point of contact for people discovering the Cotswold Canals, making your role key to inspiring support for our restoration efforts.
The role is flexible and suitable for everyone, whether you can spare a couple of hours a month or volunteer regularly.
It’s a great way to meet new people, learn more about the waterways, and feel part of a passionate community working to protect and restore our heritage. No previous experience is needed – just enthusiasm and a friendly approach. Full guidance is provided, and you’ll always have support from fellow volunteers.
When i retired, i knew i wanted to do something meaningful that connected me with people and supported a cause i care about – like restoring the canals.
Cotswold Lakes Visitor Centre Volunteer
Current vacancies
Visitor Centre Managers – Wallbridge, Saul Junction, and Bonds Mill
Each of our centres has a dedicated and friendly team. We are looking for team leaders to coordinate shifts, manage stock, and ensure smooth running day to day.
Visitor Centre Volunteers
Would you like to help but prefer to stay warm and dry? Join our visitor centre teams to meet the public, share the canal’s story, and support the Trust’s restoration work from indoors.
Types of roles available
Download our role description below to give you a better idea of volunteering within the Visitor Centre teams.
Visitor Centre Assistant
As a volunteer, you’ll greet visitors with a warm welcome, answer questions, hand out leaflets, and share the latest updates on our work. You’ll help to explain our history, current projects, and how people can get involved.
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.
Find out what other volunteering roles are available.
There’s a space for everyone.