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Volunteer opportunities at Ightham Mote
A 14th-century moated manor house surrounded by peaceful gardens, Ightham Mote is a fascinating place with 700 years’ worth of stories to tell. Join the volunteer team bringing Ightham Mote’s stories to life and helping to conserve its history for future generations. Whether you're a student or a retiree, there's something for everyone.
Ways to volunteer at Ightham Mote
Volunteers support in all aspects of caring for and opening Ightham Mote. Here’s a sample of the various roles volunteers are currently enjoying:
- Room guide volunteer
- Garden volunteer
- Ranger volunteer
- Second-hand bookshop volunteer
- Garden guide volunteer
- Café volunteer
- Welcome volunteer
- Admin volunteer
- Learning volunteer
If any of the above sounds like something you'd enjoy, please get in touch to find out more.
‘To me, volunteering means staying active, doing something both useful and enjoyable, keeping fit and giving something back to the National Trust in return for the pleasure it has given me over the years.’
Derek, garden volunteer
Why join us?
There are lots of benefits to becoming a volunteer at Ightham Mote. For example, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- 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.
‘I love my volunteering. Once I retired, I volunteered to give me structure to my week, but now it's part of my life.’
Martin, room guide
Get in touch about volunteering
To find out more about joining us as a volunteer at Ightham Mote, please email our volunteer team to find out more.
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