What makes The Children's Country House special?
The Children’s Country House at Sudbury is a place to share stories and let imaginations run wild. We encourage creativity and curiosity across the property, creating a warm and relaxed, yet engaging atmosphere so that children and their families feel free to explore.
Our committed team of around 70 Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do here at The Children’s Country House. From welcoming children and their grown-ups to the property, to supporting with craft activities or keeping the Fundraising Shop running smoothly, Volunteers are visible at every part of the visitor journey. Their passion, knowledge and experience help us to look after The Children’s Country House, its history, and its visitors.
What could volunteering here do for you?
People volunteer with us for a whole host of reasons. For many, it's about trying something different. Some of our Volunteers want to meet new people, make new friends, and learn new skills. Others want to use some of their existing skills to give something back and to help us as a charity. Taking a key role in engaging children in heritage, while helping the National Trust to care for special places like Sudbury Hall, can feel like a wonderful way to do that.
Volunteering at The Children’s Country House is a fun, flexible way to access great training and experience. This might be in retail, volunteering in our Fundraising Shop, or administration by supporting our Business Services team. Other people might prefer gaining hands-on gardening experience in our outdoor spaces with the Garden Volunteers, supporting the Collections team while learning more about history and heritage, or honing customer service skills by volunteering in the Experiences team.
Volunteers are a valued - and valuable - asset to the team. Many staff members have progressed from volunteering roles here or elsewhere in the National Trust. It's a fantastic introduction into a friendly, hard-working team while boosting confidence, accessing quality training, and learning more about the heritage sector.
Whether you're looking to offer your skills, pursue your passion or simply have fun, The Children’s Country House at Sudbury is an incredibly special place to get started.