Find the volunteering role for you

Find out more about all our volunteering roles available. Whether you wish to be indoors or outdoors, front of house or behind the scenes, we'd love to welcome you to the team. Struggling to find the right role for you? Why not try following our volunteering flow chart at the bottom of the page. Don't forget that you're welcome to try lots of different roles.

Garden volunteers in the garden at Scotney Castle
Scotney Castle   Kent

Garden guide

Garden guides acquire a good knowledge of Scotney, helping to provide accurate and relevant information about the garden and daily events, which may include introductory talks and guided walks.

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The Dining Room in the new house at Scotney, Kent
Scotney Castle   Kent

Room guide

Room guides welcome visitors to Scotney and answer any questions that may arise. They uncover items of our hidden collection, help visitors to discover more and may lead tours and talks around the house.

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Scotney Old Castle reflected in the moat during summer
Scotney Castle   Kent

Castle keeper volunteer

We are looking for people who are happy to get stuck in with various tasks across the property. We will hand you the keys to the castle and unseen areas, it’s up to you to deliver guided tours, sneak peeks or surprises to the visitors around you.

Castle keeper volunteer
Volunteering in the National Trust shop
Scotney Castle   Kent

Retail volunteer

Retail volunteers provide a warm welcome for all visitors, answering questions confidently and accurately. They assist with the running of the shop and plant area - re-stocking the displays, pricing items and serving customers.

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Catering staff serving visitor
Scotney Castle   Kent

Food & Beverage volunteer

F&B volunteers welcome visitors to the tea-room, serving our signature scone of the month, hot meals and drinks. They support the team in all aspects of their daily duties and also assist in our ice-cream parlour.

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Estate guide leading a walk across the Scotney estate
Scotney Castle   Kent

Estate guide volunteer

Estate guides have an enthusiasm for both Scotney and the outdoors, being fun and informative. When confident they lead guided walks and deliver ‘10 minute’ talks on specific features of the estate.

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Ranger volunteers at Scotney Castle
Scotney Castle   Kent

Ranger volunteer

Ranger volunteers love the countryside and being out in the fresh air. Completing practical work, they keep Scotney in great condition, helping with a variety of projects and species surveys.

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Volunteer clearing giant rhubarb at Scotney Castle, Kent
Scotney Castle   Kent

Gardener volunteer

Garden volunteers help with everyday practical tasks to keep the garden and walled garden looking their best. They assist with projects, share their skills and knowledge, and help to answer visitors questions.

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Scotney Castle Visitor Reception team members
Scotney Castle   Kent

Visitor welcome volunteer

Visitor welcome volunteers ensure our visitors enjoy their day by sharing information and answering questions about Scotney. They promote the National Trust and encourage visitors to join as members.

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The new house at Scotney Castle, Kent
Scotney Castle   Kent

Facilities volunteer

As a facilities volunteer, you'll have a vital role to play in helping to preserve, maintain and conserve Scotney Castle and all the estate property. This enhances the visitors experience and enjoyment during their stay, as well as looking after what we've got for future generations.

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A volunteer carpenter at work in the workshop cutting wood on a band saw
Scotney Castle   Kent

Carpenter volunteer

As a carpenter volunteer, you'll have a vital role to play in helping to preserve, maintain and conserve Scotney Castle. Whether it's making benches to sell in the shop or outdoor furniture for other local properties, you'll utilise your skills in our workshop. This enhances the visitors experience and enjoyment during their stay, as well as helping to generate revenue towards our conservation projects. Please call to discuss this role further - 01892 893859

Find the volunteering role for you at Scotney Castle
Find the volunteering role for you at Scotney Castle
Find the volunteering role for you at Scotney Castle