Volunteer opportunities at Baddesley Clinton

Two visitors chat to a volunteer in the Great Hall at Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire — Help our visitors have a great day out | © National Trust Images/Megan Taylor

A secluded, intimate estate set in the heart of the Forest of Arden, Baddesley Clinton holds 500 years of fascinating and unexpected stories. The volunteer team here play a vital role in looking after this historic estate and bringing those stories to life for others. Find out more about why our volunteers love being part of the team and how you can play your part.

Why join us?

There are lots of reasons to join us; making the move to volunteer could be the best decision you ever make.

Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
Meet people from all walks of life and forge new friendships
Utilise your existing skills and learn new ones
Strengthen your CV and help to develop your career
Enjoy the great outdoors
Learn about the history of this special place.

Visitors chatting to the gardener in the garden at Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire — Volunteer in the garden | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Join our team

Our volunteers are the lifeblood of Baddesley and we've got lots of interesting roles in our friendly and enthusiastic team. With over 200 volunteers in varying roles, everyone plays a vital role in looking after Baddesley and helping visitors enjoy their day.

It’s also the perfect way to make new friends and give something back to your local community.

What our volunteers say

Sonia, a welcome volunteer, shares why she loves to volunteer at Baddesley: ‘I have volunteered for the National Trust at Baddesley Clinton for the past ten years. Baddesley Clinton is my favourite place to visit and volunteer. I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life and getting an insight into their lives.’

‘I enjoy history and sharing this knowledge with other people... My favourite part of volunteering is all the different people I get to meet and if I was to persuade a friend to volunteer, I’d say ‘just do it, you will never regret it’ because it’s fun and you meet some very interesting people.’

- Anne, house and conservation volunteer

Clive, the volunteer bookshop manager, says: ‘When I first came in March 1995, I spent just a couple of days in the bookshop. We realised quite quickly that many of our visitors are great readers and enthusiasm for the shop just grew and grew. From humble beginnings in a tiny first aid room, we have now expanded into several rooms… and I work a full week!’

Since the Baddesley Bookshop opened the work of the volunteers has raised over half a million pounds for the conservation of Baddesley.

Volunteer Experiences

Here are the thoughts of just a few of our volunteers

Jenny volunteers with the retail team at Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire — Jenny is on the left of this photo of the Retail team. | © National Trust

Jenny is one of our Retail volunteers.

Having raised four children and worked in the NHS for fifteen years, I retired in 2017 without being sure how to fill my time. I became a National Trust member whilst visiting Croome with my daughter and quickly realised I wanted to become more involved and so applied to volunteer in retail at Baddesley Clinton. I was lucky enough to be offered a shift and have made some really good friends and love the interaction with visitors. I have now been fortunate enough to secure a further role of admin assistant to Jen Nunn, Visitor Experience Co-ordinator and I look forward to continuing with both roles for years to come.

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An archivist at Quarry Bank Mill, Cheshire, looks at an old book which is resting on a support cushion and catalogues the information on her laptop. — Keeping the catalogues and inventories up to date. | © National Trust Images/David Watson

Join a local Supporters group

If you are interested in making the most of the National Trust near you, then you can join your local supporter group. They're great places to enjoy special interest talks, local walks, coach outings and other social and fundraising events, while also supporting the work of the National Trust in your area.

The National Trust Solihull Centre and Rugby National Trust Association are both near to Baddesley Clinton and generously support the work here.

Visit the regional Supporter group page to find out more about the work of Supporter groups in the area and how to join.

Get in touch about volunteering at Baddesley Clinton

Interested in finding out more about volunteering at Baddesley Clinton?

Pop in and speak to a member of the team, give us a call on 01564 783294 or email baddesleyclinton@nationaltrust.org.uk to find out more. You can also find our current vacancies and an application form on the National Trust volunteering website.

Why join us?

There are lots of reasons to join us; making the move to volunteer could be the best decision you ever make.

• Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
• Meet people from all walks of life and forge new friendships
• Utilise your existing skills and learn new ones
• Strengthen your CV and help to develop your career
• Enjoy the great outdoors
• Learn about the history of this special place.
• Contribute your time, energy and skills towards a worthwhile charitable cause.
• Make a difference and welcome everyone to enjoy Baddesley Clinton.