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Volunteering at Anglesey Abbey

Volunteer sweeping the ground in front of the house ready for the house opening at Anglesey Abbey. The lady is sweeping under an arch of dahlias.
Sweeping up before the house opens | © Mike Selby

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.

Current opportunities

House Experience Volunteer

House Experience Volunteers add the sparkle to any visit – giving everyone a warm welcome, bringing stories from Anglesey Abbey to life and helping people get the best out of their day.

Events Volunteer

Looking for a fun and flexible volunteer role where no day is ever the same? Join the event team and help Anglesey Abbey welcome and engage with visitors attending our many exciting and varied events. 

Creative Maker & Set Designer

Memorable experiences are at the heart of what we do. Our seasonal programming and events bring much needed funds to the property and create wonderful memories for visitors. The Experience Team need creative and practical help in bringing these events to life. If you’re handy with a drill or have a keen creative eye, we would love your support.

Collections Care Volunteer

The Collections and House teams at Anglesey Abbey look after, check and document the wonderful collections and interiors, so people can enjoy them both today and for generations to come. Would you like to get involved and be part of the team?

Conservation volunteer looking at the collection at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire
Conservation in action at Anglesey Abbey | © National Trust Images/Claire Sargent

 

Why join us?

There are lots of reasons to join us; making the move to volunteer could be the best decision you ever make. 

  • 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.

 

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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