Boatmaster for Canal Boat

• Forth & Clyde Canal Society

• VO104808

This is an excellent opportunity for a Boatmaster Tier 2 Level 1 to come volunteer with Forth and Clyde Canal Society.

Forth & Clyde Canal Society was instrumental in the campaign to get the Forth and Clyde canal reopened and have continued to promote the use of the canal and surrounding areas since its inception in 1980. 

A Boatmaster Tier 2 Level 1  is required to skipper passenger boat on Forth & Clyde Canal. 

Flexible Role,  Training on inhouse methods will be provided.

If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.

Experience required

Boatmaster Tier 2 Level 1 is required

Travel details

By Car - head to Stables Restaurant, Glasgow Bridge, Kirkintilloch G66 1RH,
By Bus - First Bus no 89 from Buchanan Bus Station drops you off right at Stables Restaurant and we are situated on the far side of the canal

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Dates

11 January - 30 June 2026

Restrictions

Minimum age: 25

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Volunteers (aged 25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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