Volunteering with the East Devon team

National Trust Surf Ambassadors volunteering to help clear scrub at Sandymouth, Cornwall — Volunteers clearing scrub at Lincombe, east Devon. | © National Trust Images/Ben Selway

Our outdoor volunteers have a varied range of roles which aim to conserve the precious natural environments in East Devon for both people and wildlife. Find out all you need to know about the kinds of work our volunteers help out with, from coppicing and hedgelaying to improving access on the coast path, and how to get in touch with us if you’d like to apply.

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.

Volunteer in the great outdoors

Our East Devon team looks after a group of National Trust properties between Axminster and Exmouth.

As a volunteer ranger you could be working as part of a welcome team in Branscombe valley, or spending the day improving coastal access on the coast path – a job that comes with stunning views.

Other jobs you might be helping with:

Woodland management – coppicing and hedgelaying
Helping the ranger team with general practical work
Cutting vegetation, repairing steps, gates and bridges along the coast path
Maintenance of tools and equipment

Group of volunteers taking in the view on a clifftop, on a National Trust Working Holiday on Exmoor near Lynmouth, North Devon — Volunteers enjoying the view at Salcombe Hill | © National Trust Images/Stuart Cox

Where do we work?

The East Devon volunteers look after a number of different areas, including coastal areas and countryside around Branscombe, Sidmouth Countryside, Exmouth Countryside, Loughwood Meeting House and Shute Barton.

This means there are a number of different opportunities, including being a countryside ranger, part of a visitor welcome team or a guide around one of our properties.