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Volunteers

The Watercress Way has many opportunities to participate as a volunteer. Make a positive impact on the local environment and help to maintain and improve the old droves and reclaimed railway routes. Volunteering with The Watercress way also provides an opportunity to meet new like-minded people and develop social connections, while also enhancing skills such as ecology, teamwork, and public speaking. Additionally, volunteering can boost mental health and well-being by providing a sense of purpose, accomplishment, and satisfaction from contributing to a meaningful cause. Volunteering can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience that benefits both the you and the community.

We are currently looking for volunteers to fill several specific roles. Click through the descriptions below for more information.

Trustees

Since the charity was founded, the trustees have negotiated with land owners, local authorities and the South Downs National Park to establish the circular, marathon length walking trail, using disused railway lines and historic rights of way north east of Winchester. Cyclists and horse riders can use much of the route, with alternative sections and loops.

Trustees cover a wide range of skills and knowledge - but each Trustee can't be expert in everything and we have some innate skills!  In addition to trustee roles, we are always on the look out for new volunteers to help with managing and maintaining the route.

In particular, if you have expertise in the history of old railway lines, industrial archaeology, land law, or media / PR / marketing and want to get involved, please let us know with the form below.

Trustee expression of interest

If you are interested in becoming a trustee of the charity, please complete the form below and we will be in touch to discuss further.

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