Thames21
Thames21 work with communities to create safe, clean and sustainable waterside environments. For over 10 years we have been working with volunteers to remove rubbish from the River Thames, its tributaries and canals, increase its biodiversity through enhancement schemes, transform towpaths through innovative art projects, and promote the respect of the waterways in London.
Main Activity
The main activities we run are community based clean ups on the River Thames, its tributaries and the canals. We take groups of volunteers down onto the foreshore, provide them with all the protective equipment they need, and help to remove litter from the beaches and the waterways. No statutory body has responsibility for this litter, therefore it is down to the efforts of volunteers to make a positive difference to their environment.
Description
Thames21 is an environmental charity that works on the rivers and canals of London, involving local communities to help them turn their local waterway into a clean and safe place that they can be proud of. There are many ways in which people can volunteer with us. We hold over 50 river clean up events each year, and volunteers are always needed to get stuck in and muddy clearing the foreshore of the Thames. We also have the opportunity for those volunteers who wish to dedicate their time more regularly to become Thames21 volunteer stewards.
Stewards will be trained in Health and Safety, how to manage groups of volunteers, and will have the chance to experience first hand risk assessments and site visits being carried out, and also be trained in briefing volunteers in health and safety. You will see the logistics behind running these events, and if you’re lucky even wash a few dirty wellies! These skills are vital for anyone interested in starting a career in practical conservation work. You will also allow Thames21 to increase its capacity significantly and work with even more communities.
Stewards will be trained in Health and Safety, how to manage groups of volunteers, and will have the chance to experience first hand risk assessments and site visits being carried out, and also be trained in briefing volunteers in health and safety. You will see the logistics behind running these events, and if you’re lucky even wash a few dirty wellies! These skills are vital for anyone interested in starting a career in practical conservation work. You will also allow Thames21 to increase its capacity significantly and work with even more communities.
Sectors: conservation
