Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Smallhythe Place.
Volunteers play a vital role at Smallhythe Place and are involved in a range of activities including welcoming visitors, nature conservation, events assistance, and education. Read more about how to become a volunteer.
Smallhythe Place thrives through the work of volunteers who help to preserve this historic home and collection.
The National Trust appreciates the incredible work of volunteers and is always searching for help with the maintenance and conservation of this special place in Kent, whether inside its museum, outside in the cottage garden or at The Barn Theatre.
The opportunity to become part of the friendly and welcoming team at Smallhythe Place, near Tenterden, is available through a variety of volunteering roles including:
There are lots of reasons to join us; making the move to volunteer could be the best decision you ever make.
To find out about volunteering opportunities at Smallhythe Place, email smallhytheplace@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01580 762334.
Thank you to all our volunteers who give their time to support the National Trust in many different roles.
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Smallhythe Place.
Our volunteers make our work to look after nature and history for future generations possible. Learn more about the volunteering opportunities available and hear a selection of their stories to find out what it's like to volunteer with us.
Our supporter groups are a great way of getting involved with your local place. Find out more about how you can join in.
These frequently asked questions should give you all you need to know about who can volunteer, what it involves and how to apply.
Find out about the work we do in the winter months to maintain and conserve the museum, house, theatre and garden at Smallhythe, ready for the next season, including costume conservation.
Step into the Ellen Terry Museum at Smallhythe Place, a creative haven dedicated to the late Victorian actress, curated by her daughter Edy Craig.
Discover this charming cottage garden surrounding the house, with borders packed full of flowers, an orchard underplanted with bulbs and roses tumbling over the front of the house.
Joanna Lumley follows in some famous footsteps as patron of the Barn Theatre. Discover how her local connections, love of the stage and acting pedigree make her the perfect choice.