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Volunteering on Brownsea Island

A volunteer wearing red work gloves smiles with an armful of dried bracken
A volunteer clears bracken on Brownsea Island | © National Trust Images/John Miller

Please find information about opportunities on Brownsea Island below.

Volunteering on Brownsea

Due to a very successful volunteer open day earlier this year, all the current roles on Brownsea Island have now been filled. If you are interested in volunteering for the National Trust elsewhere in Dorset please click here.

The Brownsea Café team showing their work experience team member how to make coffee.
The Brownsea Café team showing their work experience team member how to make coffee. | © National Trust/ Dania Schmitz-Vaughan

Work Experience 2026

Discover Your Potential with Our Work Experience Programme on Brownsea Island
Gain hands-on experience with our work experience programme on Brownsea Island. Whether you're passionate about conservation or customer service this opportunity offers a chance to develop valuable skills in a stunning and inspiring setting.

Participants work alongside our team members, contributing in roles that support the island’s wildlife and visitor experience. It’s more than just work experience, it’s a chance to grow, connect, and make a meaningful impact. Join us and be part of something special.

The application window to complete the form is from 4 January to 29 March. To apply for a work experience placement on Brownsea in 2026, please complete the application form during the specified dates here. We can also accept video applications via We Transfer, please send via email to brownseaisland@nationaltrust.org.uk 

 

Volunteers working in the woodland at Wentworth Castle, Yorkshire, clearing fallen leaves

Fancy getting involved?

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.

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Volunteer with us 

There are hundreds of different ways you can volunteer for the National Trust at historic houses, in the gardens or at the many coastal and countryside landscapes we care for.

Volunteer sat inside a medieval manor house at Brockhampton, Herefordshire, talking to a visitor

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.

A woman with long black hair is tending to some plants in a walled garden on a sunny day. She is wearing a raincoat and has a smile on her face.

Supporter groups in Dorset 

Whether you want to get hands on helping with conservation work in the great outdoors, or enjoy special talks and visits to properties and gardens, find a group for you.

Two volunteers in National Trust jackets sit at a picnic table on Studland Beach, sharing drinks and cake

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