
Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Cragside.
Whether you have years of experience in your green fingers or you’re a novice wanting to learn new skills, you’re welcome to join the gardening or ranger teams as a volunteer at Cragside. Discover what’s involved and how you can apply to be part of the team.
There are lots of reasons to join us; making the move to volunteer could be the best decision you ever make.
Like the sound of spending your day in a Victorian formal garden, Pinetum or one of Europe’s largest rock gardens? Becoming a gardening volunteer at Cragside just might be for you.
As part of a close-knit, friendly team, you'll be expected to undertake various practical roles to keep the garden looking its best. This might involve the meditative work of weeding, chatting to visitors and helping with grass cutting. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
– George, Senior Gardener
Countryside and recreation volunteers work closely with the ranger team and help them to look after the outdoors areas at Cragside. With dramatic scenery as your office, you’ll work in all weathers ensuring the estate is looking tip top for its 250,000 visitors each year.
Jobs could include painting signs, clearing footpaths of invasive species, putting up fencing and maintaining wildflower meadows.
If you want to take a step back from everyday life to be in the outdoors and experience everything nature has to offer, we'd love to hear from you.
Find out more about volunteering on the National Trust volunteering website and search ‘Cragside’ to find opportunities and apply.
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 Cragside.
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.
These frequently asked questions should give you all you need to know about who can volunteer, what it involves and how to apply.
Cragside is often considered to be Britain’s original smart home. Discover more about the creation of Cragside and the people who made the remarkable place we know today.
Keep up with the progress on a major conservation project we’re undertaking to protect the opulent marble fireplace and unique chenille carpet in the Drawing Room at Cragside.
Meet like-minded individuals in the North East by joining a supporter group near you. Enjoy a programme of talks and trips while supporting special places.