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Local sixth form group attending a bird box building session with the outdoor team as part of the John Muir Award at Fell Foot, Cumbria
Volunteers running a bird box building session with a local sixth form group at Fell Foot, Cumbria | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Volunteer

Our volunteers make our work to look after nature and history for future generations possible. Learn about the volunteering opportunities available and hear a selection of their stories to find out what it's like to volunteer with us.

Volunteering highlights

We want to celebrate all of our volunteers who make our work to look after nature and history for future generations possible. Hear a selection of their stories and find out what it's like to volunteer at the places we look after.

Volunteer talking with visitors at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire
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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.

Flower border beside a stone path with the Well Court behind at Great Chalfield Manor, Wiltshire
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A volunteer's story from Great Chalfield 

When Jennifer Connor became a garden volunteer at Great Chalfield for a summer she had no idea of the effect it would have on her life and future. Read more about her story here.

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.

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 speaking with visitors at Plas Newydd, Anglesey
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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.

A group of people carrying a huge log through leafy woodland
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Corporate volunteering 

We offer corporate team days volunteering at a number of our places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find out how to sign up.

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.

A group of walkers being led on a walk by a National Trust Ranger at Marsden Moor

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.

Image shows a group of people on a guided walk with a volunteer at Tarn Hows on a sunny day, with a view of a hill in the background

Search our volunteer roles

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.