Be part of Ickworth's story

Visitors on tour guide Ickworth

As a charity here to protect our special places, we simply couldn’t do it without the amazing people that give up their time to care for Ickworth. From keeping Ickworth's history alive with unforgettable stories, to being a warm welcome to our visitors, volunteers are the heartbeat of Ickworth. Join us and be a part of the story.

Giving your time

Can you spare a day a week? Or an hour a month? Whatever you can offer will help secure Ickworth for future generations. Our volunteers have so many reasons why they've joined Ickworth's team. But don't just take our word for it. See below from our volunteers who give us their time and skills.

 

Bringing Ickworth to life

Ickworth's plant database

The strong roots of Ickworth  

Our garden volunteer, Dorothy, keeps track and records every plant at Ickworth. One plant at a time.

Rowan a gardening volunteer a Ickworth Suffolk is digging up potatoes in the Walled Garden

From childhood visits to garden digs 

Rowan has been volunteering with Ickworth's gardening team since he was 15, find out how you can join an amazing team of volunteers whatever your age.

Helen and Freddie volunteers at Ickworth

Family volunteering at Ickworth 

Whatever your age, there's an opportunity to volunteer at Ickworth. Read about Helen and Freddie's experience of family volunteering.

Get in touch with us and search our opportunities

Thinking of joining the team? You need to be warm, friendly and have a love of people - we'll teach you the rest. To find out more about getting involved, pick from one of the following:

Whichever you choose, you'll get plenty of advice and information to help you decide.