Become part of a team of enthusiastic volunteers and be part of a local legacy to help reactivate this once-thriving dock.

Every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10 am – 3 pm

Free events

Join our team, try and learn traditional methods of mainsonary and get closer to the history and heritage of East London.You will have to get a little bit dirty sometimes, put the waders on and get to the Dock!

Some other tasks may include:

Working hand and power tools.
Preparing and using lime mix
Maintenance that includes cutting of the undergrowth damaging the walls of the dock
Working on heights
Working on floating pontoons

This project will definitely keep you busy! No experience is needed, training, personal protective equipment and tools provided

A group of volunteers resting on floating pontoons at Cody Dock

A group of volunteers take instruction from Wolfgang looking down at the brickwork at Cody Dock

A pair of volunteers in waders walking through the water at Cody Dock on a sunny day

A group of volunteers working restoring the brickwork at Cody Dock with hand tools

two volunteers looking up at the camera from the dock

A woman in protective gear using an angle grinder

A group of volunteers working on a rtaised bank at Cody Dock

New to volunteering at Cody Dock?

Please contact Basia at [email protected] to arrange an induction and sign up for the first session.

How to get to Cody Dock

Cody Dock is a 6 minute walk from Star Lane DLR Station. The DLR is a fully accessible public transport network with step-free access into all stations. Use the Stephenson Street exit from Star Lane station (the exit to the left) when departing from the platform.

Cody Dock is a 4 minute walk to the 323 bus stops (South Crescent Business Centre (Stop H) and North Crescent Business Centre (Stop J).

Parking reserved for those with special access needs: On-site parking available upon request in advance. Please contact the event manager in advance.

Please be advised that street parking Monday – Saturday 8 am – 6.30 pm is paid by phone with a max stay of 4 hours.