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Volunteering at Anglesey Abbey

Volunteer talking with visitors at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire
Volunteer talking with visitors at Anglesey Abbey | © National Trust Images/Trevor Ray Hart

Volunteers at Anglesey Abbey come from a variety of backgrounds with all kinds of interests and experience, and they all help to look after this special place. We'd love to hear from you if you're interested in any of the vacancies listed, with new opportunities coming up regularly.

How to become a volunteer

If you fancy finding out more, take a look at the opportunities below or visit the National Trust volunteering website and search for 'Anglesey Abbey'. You'll be able to complete an application for your chosen role and then we'll be in touch.

Why join us?

There are lots of reasons to join us; Volunteering is a great way to meet people, develop new skills and support West Wycombe Park.

  • Become part of a friendly and dedicated team 
  • Meet people from all walks of life and forge new friendships 
  • Utilise your existing skills and learn new ones 
  • Strengthen your CV and help to develop your career 
  • Enjoy the great outdoors 
  • Learn about the history of this special place.

We're looking for the following volunteer roles...

Visitor Operations Volunteer 

Our Visitor Operations Volunteers play a vital role in keeping the property looking its best, supporting our welcome team and ensuring visitors feel well looked after from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. If you’re a practical, friendly and proactive person who enjoys being outdoors, meeting people and taking pride in your surroundings, this could be the perfect role for you. 

We're always looking for help at the weekends in particular so if you can spare time on a Saturday or Sunday, take a look at the Weekend Visitor Operations role. 

Car Park Welcome Volunteer

Our Car Park Welcome Volunteers play an important role in setting the tone for a great day out, helping visitors feel at ease and ready to explore everything the property has to offer. Whether you’re helping visitors find their way, welcoming coach parties or making sure everyone knows where to go, you’ll be helping to create a positive first impression and making every visit to Anglesey Abbey special.

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A man wearing a bowler hand and waistcoat reads the picture book "Zog" while sitting in a tent. A young girl peers in through the tent window to watch him.
A volunteer reading to families during an event at Anglesey Abbey | © National Trust Images / Mike Selby

Meet the team

Peter, House Experience volunteer

Peter is one of Anglesey Abbey’s long-standing volunteers, having joined the team in 1985! His role is varied, from giving directions to holding introductory talks for people waiting to come inside. He’ll answer questions about the collection, and help to provide a welcoming environment for everyone. He loves making sure visitors enjoy their day out at Anglesey.

John Gothard, House Experience and Outdoor Collections volunteer

John volunteers within a number of teams at Anglesey Abbey, and loves the variety of roles on offer. As a House Experience volunteer, he shows and explains the treasures inside the Abbey. As a member of the Outdoor Collections team, he helps conserve the collection for future generations. In addition, he supports the second-hand bookshop, which raises much-needed funds for property projects.  

Get in touch about volunteering

If you have any questions about the roles or how to apply, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Thank you

Thank you to all our volunteers who give their time to support the National Trust in many different roles. 

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