Waterside Specialist (Volunteer Reservoir Inspector)

Our Waterside Specialists help maintain the sustainability of the waterways by giving higher levels of skills through their volunteering.

Volunteering with the Trust takes on many guises and welcomes people with specialist skills in a wide range of areas from practical to surveying, indoors and out. These skills may include working alongside existing specialists within the Trust or bringing skills that we don’t currently have within our team?

We are seeking observant, responsible volunteers who have ongoing year round availability to support on a weekly or fortnightly basis and wish to offer their skills to this specialist role. Volunteer Reservoir Inspectors diligently survey water levels, monitor any changes to the condition of structures and watch for overgrowing vegetation or algal blooms.

You will receive reservoir inspection and systems training, and will need to be confident using your smartphone to complete surveys and take photographs. Our experienced and knowledgeable people will provide practical onsite training to support you in developing specialist skills as you work towards accreditation as a Reservoir Surveillance Inspector (RSI).