The safety of our staff, volunteers, visitors and supporters is our top concern and in accordance with Government guidelines on social distancing, our houses, shops, cafes, gardens and parks are now closed, and from March 24 all of our car parks will close. However, many will be grateful for support when they reopen. If you are interested in volunteering, please keep checking for future opportunities.
Across Mount Stewart and Strangford, we have several different teams of staff and volunteers working alongside each other with the common purpose of looking after these special places and making sure our visitors have a brilliant time. There are so many ways to get involved.
Become a volunteer
You do not have to be an art expert or a historian: we will provide all the training and support that you need. A willingness to learn and to share your enthusiasm with others is what we are looking for.
Reap the rewards
There are many benefits to volunteering with the National Trust, here's our top 5:
- Knowing you're making a unique contribution to our work
- Share your skills and learn new ones
- Make new friends
- Work alongside experts in their field
- It looks great on your CV
Horticulture placements for students
Here at Mount Stewart we offer gardening placements to students who are studying horticulture. Last year we welcomed students from the USA, France and Luxembourg who all enjoyed experiencing Northern Ireland as well as learning new skills.
If you are interested in a placement opportunity at Mount Stewart, please
email our Garden Manager, Paul.
