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Volunteering in Sussex

It's the passion of volunteers that helps make the places we care for extra special. Whether it's making new friends, working in amazing spaces or just knowing that you're helping a great cause, there's lots of reason to lend a hand with the National Trust in Sussex.

Volunteer opportunities in East Sussex

Volunteering at Sheffield Park 

Volunteers are a vital part of our team. See how you could get involved with the work we do here, and join us.

A volunteer sells a cake, sandwich and hot drink to a visitor, through the window, at Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex

Volunteering at Bodiam Castle 

Would you like to volunteer at Bodiam Castle? Come and join our friendly team, which helps to look after this 14th-century moated castle in tranquil East Sussex.

Bodiam Castle from the left front, wispy clouds in summer skies above

Volunteering at Bateman's 

Would you like to volunteer at Bateman’s? Come and join our friendly team, which helps to look after the former home of Rudyard Kipling in tranquil East Sussex.

Two garden volunteers among flower borders in bloom with a wheelbarrow

Volunteering at Monk's House 

Find out about the kind of volunteering opportunities we have on offer, from gardening to room guiding. Join our friendly team to learn new skills, meet new people and have fun.

A volunteer room guide talks to a visitor at Greenway in Devon

Volunteer opportunities in West Sussex

Volunteering at Nymans 

Discover how you can volunteer and become part of the story of the stunning house and gardens at Nymans in West Sussex. From gardening to piano playing and baking to bookshops, there's plenty to get involved with. To chat with us about volunteering, call 01444 405255 or email nymans@nationaltrust.org.uk

A close up image of a pair of hands gently pricking out seedlings in a seed tray

Volunteering at Petworth House and Park 

Find out about volunteering at Petworth House and Park. With opportunities inside and outdoors, there’s a range of roles available helping to care for this special place.

Visitors with a volunteer room steward at Petworth House, West Sussex

Volunteering at Lamb House 

Find out about volunteering with the team at Lamb House. With various opportunities in the house and garden, you could help us protect this special place.

Two garden volunteers kneeling on the grass at Lamb House, East Sussex, near a circular white wrought-iron bench with the house in the background

Volunteering at Standen 

Volunteers are essential to the work we do at Standen. Varied roles include greeting visitors, working front of house in the café or keeping the garden looking its best. If you'd like to talk to us about volunteering, please call 01342 323029 or email us at standen@nationaltrust.org.uk

A young volunteer room guide

Volunteering at Woolbeding Gardens 

Why not join the team that looks after Woolbeding Gardens? From getting more exercise in the garden to learning something new, there are plenty of reasons to volunteer with us.

Volunteer gardener at work in the flower border in June at Godolphin, Cornwall

Supporter groups in Sussex

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

Supporter groups in Sussex 

National Trust supporter groups across Sussex help to raise funds for places like Nymans and Sheffield Park, while also getting together for days out, talks and volunteering.

A view of the ruins of the old house in Nymans Garden, West Sussex

All volunteering opportunities in Sussex

    House Experience Volunteers at work in the Ambassador Room at Croft Castle, Herefordshire

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