Ways to volunteer

There are endless ways to volunteer with us – from working with our gardeners to getting dressed up. Here is a snapshot of some of the opportunities we offer...

Houses

A volunteer showing a child an example of Castle food © National Trust

If you have a passion for heritage, telling stories and bringing history alive for visitors (old and young), then find out more about volunteering in some of the country's most unique...

Gardens

A garden volunteer hard at work © NTPL/Arnhel de Serra

Do you have green fingers? Working with our expert gardeners to help make our gardens look magnificent is rewarding for any horticulural enthusiast.

Coast & country

Ranger's on the Castle Ward Estate © National Trust, Castle Ward

Love nothing more than a muddy pair of boots and lungfuls of fresh air? Sign up for an opportunity carrying out conservation work in the great outdoors.

Working holidays

A Working Holiday volunteer taking a break from clearing scrub at Poltesco, The Lizard, © NTPL/Ian Shaw

Fancy volunteering while on holiday? Book onto one of our working holidays - you'll be doing some great work while making lifelong memories.

Supporter Groups

Event, Volunteer, Work © Sarah Barfoot

Interested in making the most of the National Trust near you? Join your local supporter group to enjoy special interest talks, visits, holidays and other social and fundraising events or hands-on conservation activities.

Family volunteering

A family of volunteers working outdoors © NTPL/David Levenson

Are you looking to spend some quality time with your family? We have family volunteering opportunities, where you can get involved with a whole variety of activities.

Get your family involved

Duke of Edinburgh

Young people relaxing at basecamp on a Youth Discovery Working Holiday, High Peak Estate. © NTPL/Daniel Lane

From volunteering to expeditions, we offer plenty of ways to help you complete your bronze, silver or gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Internships

Katie Cherry

Internships are a great way of trying out different roles, and taking the chance to work with, and learn from, our experts. We run internships across the country, working on a diverse range of projects.

Work experience

Prince's Trust, work experience, Tyntesfield, North Somerset © NT/Tyntesfield

We offer fun, challenging, unusual and interesting work experience opportunities at many of our places. They can be a great opportunity for you to learn about the world of work.

At work

A group from British Airways during a corporate day at Box Hill, Surrey © National Trust

Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV) is for business and public sector employers wishing to make a difference either as individuals or in teams. For more details, contact volunteering@nationaltrust.org.uk

Governance

The Biomass boiler at Gibson Mill © NTPL/Joe Cornish

Governance volunteers contribute to how we are governed and run. Changing the way people see us and attract more people to get involved with our work by encouraging new thinking and bringing new opinions and approaches.

Got something else?

volunteer © Lucy Evershed

Do you have skills or interests that aren't covered here? Would you like to help us with our valuable work? We would love to hear from you. Get in touch with your local place, to discuss local opportunities.