View all volunteer opportunitiesVolunteer Tunnel Keeper
April 16, 2025, 1:11 pm
Organisation: Canal & River Trust
Location: Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Wide, Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffordshire Wide, Cannock, East Staffordshire, Lichfield, South Staffordshire, Stafford, Tamworth, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire Moorlands, Stoke-on-Trent, Audley, Bradwell, Butt Lane, Chesterton, Clayton, Cross Heath, Halmer End, Holditch and Chesterton, Keele, Kidsgrove and Ravenscliffe, Knutton, Loggerheads, Madeley and Betley, May Bank, Newchapel and Mow Cop, Porthill, Silverdale, Talke and Butt Lane, Thistleberry, Town, Westlands, Wolstanton, Alton, Bagnall and Stanley, Biddulph East, Biddulph Moor, Biddulph North, Biddulph South, Biddulph West, Brown Edge and Endon, Caverswall, Cellarhead, Cheadle North East, Cheadle South East, Cheadle West, Checkley, Cheddleton, Dane, Forsbrook, Horton, Ipstones, Leek East, Leek North, Leek South, Leek West, Manifold, Werrington, Abbey Hulton and Townsend, Bentilee and Ubberley, Birches Head and Central Forest Park, Blurton East, Blurton West and Newstead, Boothen and Oak Hill, Bradeley and Chell Heath, Broadway and Longton East, Burslem Central, Burslem Park, Dresden and Florence, Eaton Park, Etruria and Hanley, Fenton East, Fenton West and Mount Pleasant, Ford Green and Smallthorne, Goldenhill and Sandyford, Great Chell and Packmoor, Hanford and Trentham, Hartshill and Basford, Hollybush and Longton West, Joiners Square, Meir Hay, Meir North, Meir Park, Meir South, Moorcroft, Penkhull and Stoke, Sandford Hill, Sneyd Green, Springfields and Trent Vale, Tunstall, Weston Coyney
Area of interest: Outdoors or Active Roles, Heritage, Culture, and Arts Based Roles, Sharing Existing or Learning New Skills
Number of Volunteers required: 5
Description:Harecastle Tunnel
Join the Canal & River Trust and play a vital role in supporting the safe and smooth operation of one of the UK’s most iconic waterways.
About the Role
As a Tunnel Support Volunteer at Harecastle Tunnel, you will actively assist with the management of tunnel operations, ensuring the safe passage of boats and providing a welcoming experience for all visitors.
Your responsibilities will include
Delivering a set safety briefing to all boaters before they enter the tunnel
Liaising with the tunnel keeper at the opposite portal
Monitoring boat passages through the tunnel
Responding appropriately to any incidents that may arise
Welcoming and engaging with visitors, walkers, cyclists, and drivers
Promoting the work and benefits of the Canal & River Trust
Helping to maintain the tunnel area and surroundings
Who We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for individuals who:
Enjoy working outdoors
Have a friendly, approachable manner
Are enthusiastic and willing to learn
Want to make a difference by supporting the waterways
You must be 18 years or over, and shifts are available 7 days a week.
Why Volunteer With Us?
Our Waterside Specialists support the sustainability of our waterways by contributing valuable skills and knowledge. Whether you bring existing experience or are keen to develop new skills, there is a place for you within our team.
What You’ll Gain
Time spent outdoors in a unique environment
Opportunities to keep active and fit
Full training and support
The chance to meet new people and be part of a community
