Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Oxburgh Estate.
The volunteers at Oxburgh play a vital role in caring for and bringing this place to life, from sharing stories of Oxburgh's history with our visitors and conserving our collection, to welcoming our visitors, including our four-legged friends, and caring for our gardens and wider estate. Discover the roles we have available, hear from our volunteers and how to apply to join the team.
Whether you have years of experience and want to put your skills to good use, or you’re just looking to try something new while supporting our cause, there’s a volunteering role here for you. Positions at Oxburgh Estate include:
Our House Experience volunteers add the sparkle to any visit – giving everyone a warm welcome, bringing stories from Oxburgh Estate to life and helping people get the best out of their day.
Our Visitor Welcome volunteers create a positive first impression with a warm welcome; helping all visitors get all they need from their visit. You’ll also help us provide a personalised thank you, leaving people with a positive lasting impression.
– Cliff I’Anson, House Experience volunteer at Oxburgh Estate
If you love gardens you’ll know they need alot of care and attention. Our volunteers help with the upkeep, development and protection of some of the most beautiful and important gardens and parklands in the UK - so visitors and wildlife can enjoy them.
– Farida Shirley, Garden & Parkland volunteer at Oxburgh Estate
There are lots of reasons to join us; making the move to volunteer could be the best decision you ever make.
Find out more about volunteering on the National Trust volunteering website and search ‘Oxburgh Estate’ to find opportunities and to apply.
If there aren’t any positions available now, register your interest and we’ll get in touch when a suitable role comes up.
You can also get in touch with us to find out more by emailing: oxburghestate@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 Oxburgh Estate.
Our volunteers make our work to look after nature and history for future generations possible. Learn more about the volunteering opportunities available and hear a selection of their stories to find out what it's like to volunteer with us.
Our supporter groups are a great way of getting involved with your local place. Find out more about how you can join in.
Find out about the work we do to conserve Oxburgh Estate now and for generations to come, from growing fresh produce and planting trees, to protecting the collection from pests.
Oxburgh Estate was built as a family home, and the Bedingfelds have now lived here since 1482, surviving Civil War, periods of near dereliction, and the threat of demolition.
These frequently asked questions should give you all you need to know about who can volunteer, what it involves and how to apply.
If you’re interested in joining one of Norfolk’s local supporter groups and meeting like-minded people to support the Trust’s work, find a volunteer group or association you can join.