
Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Kingston Lacy.
Volunteering with the National Trust is a hugely rewarding pastime, giving people the chance to share their knowledge and enthusiasm while learning a whole new set of skills. Here at Kingston Lacy, we’re lucky to have a group of volunteers whose passion for their work is crucial in helping us to manage the house and garden. Want to join the team? Read on to find out more.
There are lots of reasons to join us; making the move to volunteer could be the best decision you ever make.
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities across the estate, from welcoming visitors to outdoor conservation work. At Kingston Lacy, we’re lucky to have more than 400 volunteers whose passion is crucial in helping us to manage the house, garden and wider estate.
If you would like to see the volunteer roles currently available, click the link below and type Kingston Lacy into the search facility. Please be aware that we sometimes pause recruitment at peak times such as the Easter holidays to balance staff capacity.
- Alex Shaw, garden volunteer
Over the last few years we have built a work experience programme with local schools. We offer a varied week of work experience, giving students the opportunity to try out different departments from the house to the garden.
Applications go live every autumn for the following year, so check back after August for more information.
Cultivating strong community ties is core to our work. We collaborate with local councils, organisations and other charities to offer opportunities for people to access nature, beauty and history. We focus on providing life skills to young people, and experiences to people from diverse backgrounds. We are inspired and informed by the history of Kingston Lacy and its place within the community.
If you have any questions, please email us at kingstonlacy@nationaltrust.org.uk
Thank you to all our volunteers who give their time to support the National Trust in many different roles.
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Kingston Lacy.
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These frequently asked questions should give you all you need to know about who can volunteer, what it involves and how to apply.
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