Join in

Volunteers at Ickworth, Suffolk © Elizabeth Thomas

Join the volunteers at Ickworth, Suffolk

Ever thought about volunteering?

Volunteering for the National Trust can be an exciting and rewarding experience. You can make a real difference by participating in the conservation of the UK’s heritage.

Learn new skills, meet new people and work right at the heart of amazing buildings, gardens and landscapes. Just imagine what you could do.

Be a part of our story

Our family

Ickworth volunteers at a party © Kate Yates

Do you have a few hours to spare? Why not volunteer at Ickworth house, park or garden as part of a fun and friendly team. The only attribute needed is a warm friendly smile.

Contact us for further information.

Ickworth Lives

Ivan Day and student cooks learn to prepare meals in the basement kitchen at Ickworth © NT/Philip Mynott

We want to bring our basement to life and you could be a part of the story. This will involve dressing up and telling the stories of those who lived and worked at Ickworth.

If you think this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us for further information.

Join our local association

Oak leaf in a National Trust forest © NTPL/Simon Fraser

As a member and volunteer, you can get more from supporting our work by joining our local association. Through an organised year-long programme of talks, outings, holidays and social events you can make friends, learn more about our places and support our work.

Current opportunities

  • Do something different
  • Join a great team
  • Meet new people and make friends
  • Learn new skills
  • Have fun and enjoy social events
  • Come when you want and as often as you want
  • Enhance your CV - and give yourself an edge
  • Be a part of the conservation of our wonderful places

Cambridge volunteers in Dairy Wood

The Cambridge National Trust volunteer group recently spent a day with our rangers clearing an area in Dairy Wood.

Check out the timelapse video volunteer Paul took of their day. If you would like to do a group volunteer day email us and we'd love to help.