Camden Canals Narrowboat Association
CCNA Mission, Vision, and ValuesMission Statement:Our mission is to bring London’s canals to life through historic narrowboats, offering community, education, and wellbeing on the water for people of all ages and backgroundsVision Statement: We envision a thriving, connected community where London’s canals and historic narrowboats are a source of pride, learning, and wellbeing — a shared space…
Description
crew members on a Tarporley play a vital role in ensuring safe, welcoming, and enjoyable trips for all passengers. Working alongside the skipper, they assist with boat handling tasks such as locks, ropes, and mooring, while also helping with safety checks and passenger support, including fitting lifejackets and offering extra help to those with mobility needs.
Crew members create a friendly atmosphere on board, serving refreshments, keeping the boat clean and tidy, and assisting with activities or group needs. As representatives of the charity, they help deliver memorable experiences for diverse community groups, ensuring each trip runs smoothly and reflects the charity’s values of inclusion, safety, and enjoyment.
Duties
- Assist the skipper with locks, ropes, mooring, and navigation support.
- Carry out safety tasks, including checking equipment, fitting lifejackets, and monitoring passengers.
- Welcome passengers on board and offer help, especially to those with additional needs.
- Support with serving refreshments and keeping the boat clean, tidy, and comfortable.
- Be alert to emergencies and follow the skipper’s instructions if they occur.
- Help create a friendly, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for all groups using the boat.
- Represent the charity positively, acting as a helpful and approachable presence.
Who will the volunteers be working with?
The skipper, other crew members, the passengers and any officers of the charity who are on the boat
Training
Camden canals and Narrowboat Association are an accredited National Community Boats Accredited Training Centre.
Will will train all volunteers as crew and skippers if there is a desire to learn
Will will train all volunteers as crew and skippers if there is a desire to learn
Time commitment
You can offer to crew on a trip-by-trip basis. Trips can be any day of the week throughout the year.
Trips are usually about 3 & 6 hours long, to which you need to add an hour for setting up and closing down the boat.
Trips are usually about 3 & 6 hours long, to which you need to add an hour for setting up and closing down the boat.