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Volunteering at Hughenden
Find out about volunteering at Hughenden, the different ways you can get involved and how to find current volunteer opportunities. There are lots of ways to get involved, whether you have a few hours to spare or want to volunteer on a regular basis.
Volunteers at Hughenden
Our volunteers work alongside the staff teams to help us look after the historic house, gardens and more than 3,000 acres of countryside at Hughenden.
Ways you can help
Whether you want to volunteer a few hours a week or on a monthly basis, there are many ways you can contribute at this historic place, Hughenden, the former home of Benjamin Disraeli:
- Helping in the gardens
- Working with the rangers
- Welcoming visitors at reception
- Helping in the shop or café
- Bringing history to life in the house
- Conservation work on the historic collection
Why join us?
There are lots of reasons to join us; Volunteering is a great way to meet people, develop new skills and support Hughenden.
- 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.
There are many ways volunteering can benefit you while helping us care for Hughenden. You can:
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Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
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Meet people and make new connections
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Use your existing skills and develop new ones
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Gain experience that could support your career
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Spend time outdoors
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Learn more about Hughenden's history
A message from our Community, Participation and Volunteering Manager
Volunteering is at the heart of what we do at Hughenden. As Andree, our Community, Participation and Volunteering Manager, says:
“Volunteering is a wonderful part of our society that brings people together and benefits communities. Volunteering has deep roots in the history of the National Trust and we truly could not look after these special places without our dedicated volunteer teams. Whether you have been volunteering with us for one week or thirty years, you are part of the National Trust family.”
Our volunteers' reasons for getting involved are as unique and individual as they are, and that's part of the beauty of volunteering – everyone gets something different from the experience.
Whether you're looking to meet new people, develop new skills, get active, gain experience in the sector or simply have fun, there could be a volunteering role for you.
Get in touch about volunteering at Hughenden
If you're ready to volunteer at Hughenden, follow the link below and search all our volunteer roles by typing Hughenden’ or our postcode ‘HP14 4LA’ in the 'Enter a Location' box.
Thank you
Thank you to all our volunteers who give their time to support the National Trust in many different roles.
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The history of Hughenden
Hughenden is best known as the country home of Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, and more recently as a top-secret map-making facility during the Second World War.
The house at Hughenden
Visit the house at Hughenden and discover its many stories, from being a famous prime minister’s home to a top-secret war base
The garden at Hughenden
Enjoy the symmetrical flower beds, clipped topiary and stonework of the formal garden design, or take a wander through the productive beds of the walled garden.
Who was Benjamin Disraeli?
Find out about the life of Benjamin Disraeli, including his journey from charismatic young politician to twice-serving Prime Minister and his move to Hughenden Manor in Buckinghamshire.
