Volunteering in the South West

Volunteers are a vital part of everything the National Trust does. If you've ever fancied getting stuck in, being part of a team, learning something new or just helping out, now's a great time. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Visitor talking to a volunteer at Lacock Abbey — Our volunteers are an important part of what makes Lacock so special

Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village Wiltshire

Volunteer recruitment day at Lacock

Lacock's volunteers play a huge part in making this place so special. Whether you're looking to help in the garden, greet visitors or get up close and personal in the abbey, we have something exciting happening for you. This coming January, you could pop into a volunteer recruitment day to find out more.

Saturday 18 January 2020, 10am-12 noon

Volunteers are transcribing Joseph Snell's diaries as part of our Commemoration Garland project — Volunteers at Cotehele transcribing Joseph Snell's 1914 diaries

Cotehele Cornwall

Find out about volunteering at Cotehele

Over 200 people volunteer at Cotehele. Find out why they do it, how varied the roles are and how you could join the team at an open day this January.

Wednesday 15 January 2020, 11am-3pm

People in the allotment at Dyrham Park — The allotment at Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park Gloucestershire

Volunteer at Dyrham Park

Volunteering can be fun, interesting and very rewarding so why not try something new? From helping visitors to working with wildlife and caring for the collection, there are a range of roles to suit all interests at Dyrham Park.

More about volunteering

A volunteer talks to visitors at Corfe Castle — Volunteering at Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle Dorset

More volunteering opportunities at Corfe Castle

Are you looking for something different to do? Do you want to learn new skills, meet new people, share your love of the area and just have fun?

Why not volunteer at Corfe Castle?

Volunteer in the drawing room at Killerton — Telling the stories of Killerton

Killerton Devon

Get involved at Killerton

We're lucky to have many wonderful volunteers at Killerton who support us in many different ways. You could help bring Killerton to life as a volunteer.

Volunteering at Killerton

Feel healthier with a variety of activities on the Kingston Lacy estate — Feel healthier with activities on the Kingston Lacy estate

Find inspiration at Kingston Lacy

Whatever your goals this year, between the house, garden and wider estate at Kingston Lacy we have something to help you on your way.

Fulfil your goals

Room Guide — Have fun and make friends volunteering at Mompesson House

Mompesson House Wiltshire

Volunteer at Mompesson House

If you love storytelling, enjoy meeting people and have a little time to give, why not become a volunteer room guide at Mompesson House?

All the details

Volunteer leading people around the grounds at Lodge Park — Volunteers are essential at Lodge Park

Volunteer at Lodge Park

Looking for a new adventure? You could join the friendly team at Lodge Park in a variety of volunteer roles.

Find your role

The Old Kitchen looking towards the fireplace, at Bradley Manor, a medieval house at Newton Abbot, Devon — Imagine spending your time in this amazing place as a volunteer

Bradley Devon

Volunteer at Bradley

Would you like to spend time in this atmospheric setting, sharing your passions, learning new skills and meeting like-minded people? Find out more about becoming a volunteer at Bradley.

Volunteering at Bradley

Volunteers clearing leaves into a wheelbarrow. — There's lots of volunteering opportunities at Castle Drogo.

Volunteering at Castle Drogo

From buggy driving to room guiding there are lots of ways to get involved as a buggy driver at Castle Drogo.

Castle Drogo volunteering

Volunteer Ruth in Sara's Kitchen at Coleridge Cottage

Volunteering at Coleridge Cottage

There's plenty to do at Coleridge Cottage. Find out how you can be part of looking after this special place.

Volunteering at Coleridge Cottage

A volunteer at work in the parkland at Knightshayes sawing branches — Find the perfect volunteering role

Knightshayes Devon

Volunteer opportunities at Knightshayes in Tiverton

You can get involved at Knightshayes in lots of different ways. There's a range of roles that you can choose from whilst helping to care for this special place.

Why not get in touch to find out more?

Greenway Devon

Volunteering at Greenway

Whether you’re looking to learn new skills, meet new friends, spend time in a beautiful place or give something back, our friendly teams would love to welcome you to volunteering with us.

Find out about volunteering at Greenway