MORE LOCK KEEPERS ARE REQUIRED especially on the Yorkshire canals and rivers.
The Canal & River Trust is looking to recruit volunteers on its network to help passing boats, as it anticipates an increase in people holidaying in England and Wales this year.
Play a key role
It telling that lock keeper volunteers play a key role in welcoming people and giving local information about the area.
Volunteers are particularly needed to help in South and West Yorkshire, on the Tinsley Flight and on the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation in Rotherham, Mexborough, Swinton and Doncaster. In addition to those locks on the Trent.
For those with experience volunteers are also wanted for the tidal locks on the river at West Stockwith and Keadby locks. (Keadby Pictured.)
Volunteer lock keepers help the trust on a shift basis between April and October, while many stay on over to help in the winter months.
Training provided
Full training will be provided and anyone over 18, of any level of experience, is encouraged to apply.
Sean McGinley, regional director at Canal & River Trust, remarks:
"It promises to be a busy year on our waterways with boaters heading out onto the water and people taking the opportunity to book boating holidays.
"Our volunteer lock keepers play a key role in keeping things running smoothly and helping visitors and boaters with their local knowledge, with the opportunity to chat with people face-to-face in the great outdoors."
Those wanting to apply for a volunteer lock keeper role in Yorkshire are being asked to visit the Canal & River Trust website.