Be part of Ickworth's story

Visitors on tour guide Ickworth

As a charity here to protect our special places forever for everyone, we simply couldn’t do it without the aid of thousands of volunteers. 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. Read below from our volunteers who give us their time and skills...

Bringing Ickworth to life

Frances Crane stands proudly with her Uncovered ambassador sash in front of a floral hedge.

Bringing history to life at Ickworth 

Find out how you can uncover Ickworth's history and get involved by volunteering

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 get stuck in volunteering 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

volunteer week Ickworth

From footman to front of house 

An opportunity to progress from volunteer to staff.

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.

David Beer Interview photo

Meet Ickworth's Buggy Driver Extraordinaire 

David is a key member of the Visitor Welcome team and a vital part of ensuring our visitors have the best day possible!

Get in touch with us and search our opportunities

How about joining our team? You just 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.