Volunteer Boat Guide

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom LONDON CANAL MUSEUM Full time

If you are a history buff, a lover of London or are passionate about museums then we want to hear from you

London Canal Museum is dedicated to educating and inspiring our visitors with the history of London’s canals - how they’ve shaped London’s development, the ordinary people that lived and worked on them, as well as the entrepreneurs who profited from them. We want to pass on the heritage of the canals so that future generations can learn about London’s industrial and social past.

The London Canal Museum is excited to announce the co-purchase of a trip boat, which will allow us to extend our popular Islington Tunnel boat trip offering. We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to serve as boat guides on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays between April and October, with the potential for additional trips outside of this timeframe.

As a volunteer boat guide, you will be responsible for welcoming passengers onto the boat, providing a short health and safety briefing, serving hot drinks and guiding, with the standard Islington Tunnel trip lasting roughly 50 minutes. Additionally, you will be trained in emergency boat operation.

The schedule for boat trips is as follows:

- Thursdays: 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 Islington Tunnel Boat Trips, and 15:00 Extended Cream Tea Tunnel Trip
- Fridays: 11:00 Extended Return Boat Trip, alternating between the museum and Little Venice or the museum and Victoria Park
- Sundays: 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, and 16:00 Islington Tunnel Boat Trips, with the last trip being one-way, dropping off at Angel.

Shifts vary between 2-3 hours with days being split between a morning and afternoon guide.

Personal Specification:

- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for visitors
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Previous guiding experience or a willingness to learn and be trained
- Passion for heritage and history

Volunteering at the London Canal Museum is a great way to learn and develop new skills, meet new people, and be part of a community of volunteers. We will provide training and support to ensure you have a great experience. If you are passionate about boats, London’s history or its canals, this is a great opportunity to get involved with the London Canal Museum.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel

Schedule:

- Flexitime

Work Location: One location


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