Volunteer with us and care for history, beauty and nature

Making new friends, working in amazing places and knowing that you're helping a conservation cause, just three great reasons to start volunteering with us.

Something for everyone

If you have a few hours a week or spare time on a monthly basis you want to give, there are so many ways to get involved at Hughenden and in the Chilterns.

There's helping in the gardens to working with the rangers, welcoming visitors at reception, in the shop or cafe, bringing history to life in the house or conservation work on our historic collection.

Our volunteers work alongside the staff teams to help us look after our historic mansion, listed gardens and over 3,000 acres of important countryside. 

Conservation at Hughenden
Conservation at Hughenden
Conservation at Hughenden

Why join us as a volunteer?

There can be some wonderful advantages to volunteering, whether you want to:

  • Strengthen your CV and help develop your career
  • Form new friendships and be part of a dedicated team
  • Utilise your existing skills and learn new ones
  • Learn about Hughenden's history and the work of the National Trust

Or you may simply want to give something back. Whatever your reason, we'd love to hear from you.

Search for opportunities

Search for volunteering roles at Hughenden and in the Chilterns countryside using our postcode HP14 4LA on the National Trust Volunteering Database:

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Hughenden   Buckinghamshire

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It’s the skills, time and passion of our volunteers that make our places special. Whether you’re looking to connect with our visitors or get up and close with our house or nature, we have lots of ways to get involved

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What happens next?

Once you've applied for a role that you like to sound of, we'll invite you in for an informal interview to meet members of the relevant team. This is a chance to tell us why you’d like to be involved and find out the details of what volunteering at Hughenden or in the Chilterns involves. 

If your interview is successful you'll be invited to join us for a taster day of volunteering with the team. For each role there is a specific induction and you'll have the chance to shadow experienced volunteers to build your knowledge and confidence in the role. 

Get in touch

If you would like to find out more or join our team we would love to hear from you. Email us at hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk