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Bee keeping here at Chartwell
© Hannah McVey
A unique team of volunteers
We couldn't open without our volunteers. From helping in the garden to assisting with the conservation clean in the winter, volunteering here is not only a fantastic opportunity to gain experience or give us a helping hand, it also offers a unique behind the scenes look on how we run one of Britain’s most well known homes.
A taste of what you could be doing...
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Room stewards
Room stewards
The room stewards at Chartwell are responsible for helping visitors to get the most out of their visit to the house. They are also vitally important in making visitors feel welcome and being a presence throughout the house. Contact Alice for more details.
© David Levenson
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Gardening volunteers
Gardening volunteers
Our garden volunteers are divided into two teams who work in the main garden and in the kitchen garden. A fantastic opportunity to work in a spectacular setting and pick up some tips to take home as well. Contact Alice for more details.
© Leigh Clapp
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Shop assistant
Shop assistant
The shop team are a dynamic group who help to keep everything run smoothly. They also have a reputation for having the most glamorous costumes on Wartime Weekend. Contact Alice for more details.
© Phoebe Vincent
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Winibus drivers
Winibus drivers
Our minibus, known at The Winibus, started running in 2011 to take visitors from the car park to the house. This is an important part of the visit for some of our less mobile visitors. Could you help keep the Winibus going? Volunteers must be over 25 and under 70 years old. Contact Alice for more details.
© Brian Perryman
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Meet and Greet
Meet and Greet
Our ’Meet and Greet’ volunteers provide a warm welcome to all visitors at Chartwell to ensure that they get the best from their visit, answering queries, giving directions and providing additional information about this stunning family home. Contact Alice for more details
© Jonathan Primmer
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Events and learning volunteers
Events and learning volunteers
Our events team help run events and activities across the site. From Halloween trails to helping on our family food plot there is plenty to do. Our team is growing at the moment and the more volunteers we have the more we can do, so get involved. Contact Alice for more information.
© Emily Merret
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Garden stewards
Garden stewards
Garden stewards provide assistance for our visitors around the whole site. They are a presence within the garden answering a multitude of questions predominantly about the gardens but also about the site in general. A fantastic way to become better acquainted with a spectacular garden. Contact Alice.
© Rupert T
Room stewards
Gardening volunteers
Shop assistant
Winibus drivers
Meet and Greet
Events and learning volunteers
Garden stewards