Volunteering at Derrymore House

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.

Roles and opportunities

Volunteers at Derrymore are involved in all aspects of the place, from being outdoors looking after the estate and working in the garden to helping indoors, taking part in conservation projects and administration.

Our volunteers are heavily involved in our programme of events throughout the year - previous roles have included everything from gardening to baking.

Volunteering at Derrymore gives you the chance to meet people from all walks of life, not just the visitors who come to see us, but also your fellow volunteers. It’s the perfect way to meet like-minded people and make new friends.

Family volunteering experience

Derrymore House offers the perfect place for families to get involved. We have some family volunteering experiences planned for the autumn months. Activities will include tree seed collection and propagation, bulb planting, habitat creation and invasive species control. To find out more visit Derrymore House events page.

Get in touch about volunteering at Derrymore House

If you are interested in volunteering, get in touch today or search current volunteering opportunities by clicking the link below.

Thank you

Thank you to all our volunteers who give their time to support the National Trust in many different roles.