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Staff and volunteers re-potting plants in the greenhouse at Powis Castle, Wales
Staff and volunteers re-potting plants in the greenhouse at Powis Castle, Wales | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Volunteer

Our volunteers make it possible for us to preserve nature, beauty and history for future generations. Find out what it's like to volunteer from people working in different roles and learn about the volunteering opportunities currently available.

Volunteering highlights

A woman with long black hair is tending to some plants in a walled garden on a sunny day. She is wearing a raincoat and has a smile on her face.
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Meet the volunteers 

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer with us? From perfecting the art of lavender topiary to giving talks at historic houses, a selection of volunteers share their stories about helping out at some of the places we care for.

Book conservation volunteer in action mending a historic book at Belton House, Lincolnshire
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How volunteers help us care for our collections 

With more than a million items in our care, discover the vital role our conservation volunteers play in preserving the collections at more than 200 National Trust places.

Young volunteers working with rangers at Ilam Park in the Peak District
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How to volunteer with us 

There are hundreds of different ways you can volunteer for the National Trust at historic houses, in the gardens or at the many coastal and countryside landscapes we care for.

Volunteering information

There are many ways that you can get involved with the work at the places we look after. Discover more about volunteering and what it involves.

Volunteer with visitors in the garden at Godolphin, Cornwall
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Frequently asked questions on volunteering 

These frequently asked questions should give you all you need to know about who can volunteer, what it involves and how to apply.

National Trust volunteers and staff cleaning Bossington Beach, on the Holnicote Estate, Exmoor National Park, Somerset.
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Help out with a beach clean 

How to join in with an organised beach clean at some of the places we look after.

Urban Rangers are helping to create new habitat spaces at Morden Hall Park, London
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Duke of Edinburgh's Award 

There are many opportunities for volunteering at the places we care for if you’re completing your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at bronze, silver or gold level.

Volunteer and supporter groups

Join your local supporter group or National Trust volunteering group to enjoy special interest talks, visits, holidays and other social and fundraising events or hands-on conservation activities.

Visitors taking a selfie with a mobile phone at Giant's Causeway, County Antrim with the sea behind

Supporter groups 

Our supporter groups are a great way of getting involved with your local place. Find out more about how you can join in.

House Experience Volunteers at work in the Ambassador Room at Croft Castle, Herefordshire

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Whether you're looking to help in the great outdoors, work with the public or get up close and personal with the houses, take a look at what's happening near you.

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