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Volunteering opportunities at Winkworth Arboretum
From getting more exercise in the garden to meeting new people, playing a part in events or simply to practise a hobby such as taking photographs, there are plenty of reasons to become a volunteer at Winkworth Arboretum. Opportunities are available no matter how much time you can spare; discover how to get involved and what's in it for you.
Ways to volunteer at Winkworth Arboretum
There are many ways to volunteer your time at Winkworth, from helping with the conservation of the great outdoors or serving people in the café to making visitors feel welcome and inspired.
Garden volunteers
Our small team gardeners have a huge job to do, looking after 120 acres of woodland and landscape. Helping as a volunteer gardener is a great way to get out into the fresh air and make a real difference. You don't need years of experience, just enthusiasm and a fair level of fitness.
Visitor Experience volunteers
Could you help provide our visitors with a warm welcome and the information they need to make their visit memorable? Car Parking Assistants and Welcome Assistants are integral at making this happen. From providing directions and site information, you will help our visitors make the most of their day. Roaming Assistants are our ambassadors of the arboretum, wandering around interacting with visitors, litter picking and checking the site is looking smart, you help our visitors have the best experience.
Event volunteers
Event volunteers help us in producing our full programme of events for all the family all year round. Whether its our Easter trail, children’s activities or guided walks, you’ll help create wonderful experiences that our visitors will remember. If you enjoy creative crafts and making things, leading activities and engaging with our visitors they why not get in touch and join our team.
Volunteering behind the scenes
If you feel more comfortable behind a keyboard than in front of a wood-chipper, you could help the friendly office team keep things running smoothly.
Our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter channels are important ways of connecting with supporters. Could you help write posts that inspire visits and engage community members?
‘Volunteering is fulfilling; I get to see special places, sometimes behind the scenes and learn about what is not in the guidebooks.’
- James Duffy, Volunteer Photographer
Opportunities at Oakhurst Cottage
The team at Winkworth, also looks after Oakhurst Cottage just down the road in the village of Hambledon. A team of volunteers host guided tours and looks after the garden. Please follow the link below and search 'Oakhurst Cottage' for any volunteering opportunities there.
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.
Get in touch
Volunteering can be an extremely rewarding experience please do drop us an email or search for current opportunities via the links below.
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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Frequently asked questions on volunteering
These frequently asked questions should give you all you need to know about who can volunteer, what it involves and how to apply.
The history of Winkworth Arboretum
Discover how Winkworth Arboretum came to be and find out about the man whose forward-thinking vision is responsible for the sweeping swathes of colour you see today.
Things to see and do at Winkworth Arboretum
Follow winding footpaths and stumble upon hidden glades and wetlands at Winkworth Arboretum. With more than 1,000 different shrubs and trees, immerse yourself in colour and nature all year.
New visitor facilities for Winkworth Arboretum
Find out about our plans for new visitor facilities at Winkworth Arboretum, which will include a café, shop, toilets and office space, and a new car park.
