Volunteer at Knole

Enjoy a varied experience at Knole

Volunteers bring Knole to life through sharing stories and engaging with visitors to help them get the most out of their day. Everyone is welcome; please let us know if you need any additional support.

As well as roles in the showrooms and parkland, there are opportunities for volunteering in visitor welcome in the courtyards, on events and school visits. You could find yourself taking part in something a little bit different either on a flexible or regular basis.

To make sure you feel welcome and confident in your role, we provide a full induction programme and training. Volunteers enjoy a varied programme of social activities, including outings, walks, social get-togethers, and lectures.

Watch this video to find out more about volunteering at Knole, the roles available and the benefits it can offer: Volunteering at Knole.

 

 

Join us as a room guide

Are you warm and friendly and do you enjoy sharing stories and talking to people? Then the showrooms at Knole could be the place for you. Knole is a house of such age and complexity that visitors often appreciate more information to help them understand what they are seeing. Our House Experience team are an essential part of the overall visit and are always on hand to engage visitors with a welcoming smile.

You don't have to know Knole's history to become a House Experience volunteer, as training is given on how best to share its fascinating stories and how to tap into our visitors’ varied interests.

Join the outdoor team

Are you happier outdoors? Would you love to engage with the public about the flora, fauna and the deer herd at Knole? Then joining our outdoor team could be for you.

Kent’s last medieval deer park, with its meandering paths and bustling wildlife, is managed alongside the Sackville family’s Knole Estate. Our Outdoor Visitor Experience team is formed of Deer Rangers and Park Walkers. They are a vital part of engaging with our visitors, highlighting the special seasonal and historical features within the parkland, such as its flora and fauna and the wild deer herd that inhabit this unique SSSI site.

Join the Children and Young People team

There are a number of ways to get involved with our Children and Young People team, by helping deliver school visits or being part of Knole's toddler group - Knole Fawns. Facilitated school visits covers a range of topics including Tudors, Stone Age, nature, WWII, geography and conservation. We also welcome toddlers and their families to Knole, so cyou could support or lead a storytime session or be involved with running the baby and toddler group.
 

Trail volunteer

We are also looking for volunteers to assist in The World of Peter Rabbit™ Storytime Trail at Knole. This role is varied and involves helping visitors explore the trail and activities, checking tickets on arrival and monitoring visitor numbers, keeping the trail space tidy and well-presented so that everyone can enjoy the activity area, which includes colouring, dressing up and Peter Rabbit inspired games, keeping exit routes clear and assisting with fire evacuation. This is a fun opportunity so if you are passionate about toddlers and their families engaging with cultural and heritage, this could be a great role for you. 

 

 

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.