Get involved

Why volunteer

Volunteers at work in the garden at Plas Newydd © National Trust

Making new friends, working in amazing places and knowing that you're helping a great cause - just three fabulous reasons to get volunteering. And there's so many more.

Ways to volunteer

Learn one of the many boundary skill, in this case 'stock fencing' to keep those sheep in on the fields for the winter. A great way to learn team working skills and get very fit © Nicky Middleton-Jones

There are endless ways to volunteer with us – from working with our gardeners to getting dressed up. In Wales we have such a variety of places that we care for that the list of jobs that needs doing is endless.

Find an opportunity

A volunteer cleaning equipment © National Trust

So you’ve decided that volunteering is for you, find out who’s looking for volunteers in your area.

Working holidays

volunteer cwm sere brecon beacons footpath © R Reith

A working holiday group building paths in the Brecon Beacons

© R Reith

Wake up in a beautiful location, enjoy a fun-packed day doing exciting conservation activities, and make great new friends in the process. Our working holidays provide a great way to learn new skills, help our work, see new places and have fun with like-minded people.

Find a holiday

Volunteer doing outdoor conservation work at Craflwyn in Snowdonia. © NTPL/Stuart Cox

Fresh air, fun, hard work and a challenge – the alternative activity holiday. With over 30 working holidays in Wales each year you’re sure to find one that suits you.

National Trust supporter groups

Wrexham NT Association present a cheque at Erddig © National Trust, Erddig

Join your local National Trust supporter group where you will meet other like-minded people and enjoy special interest talks, visits, holidays and other social and fundraising events. There’s groups across Wales.

North Wales supporter groups

South Wales supporter groups

Meet some of our volunteers

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