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Volunteering in the North East

From Cragside to Souter Lighthouse and Seaton Delaval Hall, volunteers help look after many interesting places in the North East and ensure visitors have a great day out. If you have skills and experience you want to share with our friendly teams, get in touch.

Volunteer opportunities at historic homes and gardens

A garden volunteer working in the flower borders at Mottistone Gardens, Isle of Wight.
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Volunteer opportunities at Cragside 

Want to help keep the garden and estate at Cragside looking its very best for every season? Find out the volunteer roles available and how you can apply to join the team.

Volunteers working in the Walled Garden at Gibside, Tyne & Wear
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Volunteering at Gibside 

Interested in volunteering at Gibside? Here's all you need to know about helping us care for this special place, and how to apply if you'd like to get involved.

Garden staff and volunteers at Stowe, Buckinghamshire in July
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Volunteer opportunities at Ormesby Hall 

From working on conservation projects to greeting visitors, there are lots of ways you can play your part in helping care for Ormesby Hall. Find out how to get involved.

Gardening volunteers at Seaton Delaval Hall Northumberland
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Volunteering at Seaton Delaval 

Ready to help your local area and Seaton Delaval Hall? Looking after special places like Seaton Delaval Hall and making it a place that brings joy to many needs an army of people to help. Find out how you can get involved.

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Volunteering at Washington Old Hall 

Discover everything you need to know about volunteering at historic Washington Old Hall, including what volunteers do, what’s in it for you and how to get involved.

Volunteer opportunities at coast and countryside places

Two volunteers cutting branches at Newton Pool Nature Reserve, Embleton and Newton Links, Northumberland
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Volunteer opportunities at Embleton and Newton Links 

From leading rambles through rock pools to litter picking with school groups, learn what’s involved in being a volunteer at Embleton and Newton Links, how to apply and more.

Volunteers carrying stones on the Bellister Estate, Northumberland
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Volunteering at Hadrians Wall and Tyne Valley Group 

Whether you're looking to make new friends or want to donate or develop your skills, here's all you need to know about joining the volunteer team at Hadrians Wall & Tyne Valley Group.

A group of visitors walk up steps towards the Penshaw Monument in the background on a sunny day, in Sunderland
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Volunteering at Penshaw Monument 

Use your people skills or love of the outdoors to help us to care for Penshaw Monument and other special places across County Durham. Find out more about how you can get involved.

Volunteers and staff members cleaning the beach at Marsden Bay near Souter Lighthouse, Tyne & Wear.
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Volunteering at Souter Lighthouse 

From conservation and gardening to being a lighthouse guide, find out about the volunteer roles available at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas and how you can apply to join the team.

Supporter groups in the North East

Join your local supporter group and enjoy talks, visits, holidays, volunteering and other social events while supporting the Trust’s conservation.

National Trust staff talking to volunteers before beginning work on Brean Down, North Somerset
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Supporter groups in the North East 

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.

All volunteering opportunities in the North East

    A group of people listening to a volunteer as they lead a guided tour around the house of Mompesson House, Salisbury, Wiltshire

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