Waterside Champion (Information and shop volunteer.)

As a Waterside Champion we need your support to be there for our customers. The millions of visitors to our waterways, museums and attractions are intrigued by our wonderful 200 year old network. Our Champions are there to facilitate a great experience for all.

Here at Standedge Tunnel, we are looking for volunteers to welcome visitors into the new shop and information point. This role is to provide visitors with the historic information relating to the tunnel, promoting the work of the Canal and river Trust as well as passing on information about the local area and activities on offer. The Information and shop volunteer will work alongside the volunteers in the café to provide a welcoming space for visitors to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of one of the 7 Wonders of the Waterways.

In addition to providing information to visitors, the role will also involve running a small gift shop selling canal memorabilia, hand made products, art works and other small gifts.

There are a number of activities which you could be involved with along our towpaths at our Welcome Stations; demonstrating in our collections teams at our museums; caring for and operating our swing and lift bridges to support passing boaters; facilitating safe passage through our tunnels where additional boater support is needed.

We have other roles which complement our Waterside Champions in more specific day to day customer focused roles: Rangers, Lock keepers, Explorers, Waterside Champions and Youth Engagement roles.