Safe Anchor Trust is a registered charity and was established in 1995.

Our aim is to provide enjoyable, safe and therapeutic boat trips for those in our community who are disadvantaged through physical or mental disabilities, social isolation, age or social deprivation. We are fortunate to be able to cruise on one of the country’s most picturesque and interesting waterways, while travelling in “canal time” provides a quiet and calming experience for our passengers. Supported by the Canal & River Trust, we also help to maintain our local waterways and surrounding environment.

We operate from the beginning of March to the end of October, 7 days a week. During this period our boats will carry around 10,000 passengers. Trips are tailored to meet individual needs with the overall duration being determined by each group.

We offer our service free of charge to community groups and are proud that all our operations are carried out by unpaid volunteers. We survive on donations, which are very gratefully received, and are used entirely to cover the running costs and maintenance of the boats.

There are four boats in our fleet including 2 broad beam boats specially designed for wheelchair users or passengers with mobility difficulties. Each boat, by law, can carry a maximum of 12 passengers with larger groups being accommodated on additional boats. All boats have toilets and four have cooking facilities.

All our boats are skippered by a qualified volunteer helmsman and trained crew. All volunteers have been cleared by the UK Disclosure and Barring Service

Safe Anchor Trust are looking for friendly, practical, fresh air loving volunteers to join our narrowboat crew. For this role, you need to be reasonably fit and enjoy being outdoors!

What's involved?
- Preparing the boats before and after trips
- Welcoming groups on to our narrowboats and helping to keep them safe during their trip
- Helping to safely navigate waterways and locks

Why join us?
Get gentle physical activity and fresh air, learn new skills, meet like minded people and make a difference to  your community, become part of a welcoming, fun and supportive team - plenty of tea breaks and good humour included!

No experience?
No problem... We provide the training, equipment and guidance - all you need is spare time, enthusiasm and a willingness to muck in!

• DBS (criminal record check that the organisation will organise)

• 18+