A group of staff and volunteers sit cleaning the copper items in the castle collections in the Victorian Kitchens — Many hands make light work! A group of staff and volunteers clean the copper items in the collections. | © National Trust Images/Sioned Griffiths

Volunteering in Wales

Discover how you can make a difference and meet new people, by volunteering at one of the places we look after in Wales. From historic houses to mountains and coastlines, there are lots of different ways to get involved.

Volunteering opportunities at Erddig

From the historic house to the 18th-century walled gardens and parkland, there’s a wide range of volunteer roles in Erddig’s friendly team.

A woman wearing a National Trust lanyard smiles and points to something as she explains a room’s features to a visitor.

Volunteering at Plas Newydd

Take on a new opportunity as a volunteer at Plas Newydd and become a valued member of the team.

A female visitor smiling and looking to the right, with a volunteer behind pointing something out to her

Volunteer opportunities at Penrhyn Castle and Garden

Our volunteers are a vital part of the team at Penrhyn Castle. They support the conservation work and welcome visitors to the castle every day. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated person, why not join our incredible team?

Volunteer opportunities at Chirk Castle

Join our great team of volunteers at Chirk Castle in Wales.

Volunteer gardener trimming the top of a hedge with a hedge cutter in June at Godolphin, Cornwall.

Volunteering at Llanerchaeron

Volunteers at Llanerchaeron play an important role in caring for the villa and garden and providing visitors with a memorable experience.

A volunteer watering vegetables with a hose in the kitchen garden in May at Llanerchaeron

Volunteering at Powis Castle and Garden

Looking for a great way to spend your spare time, meet new people, and make a difference? Find out more about volunteering opportunities at Powis Castle in Wales.

Volunteers looking at the Roman Pietra Dura Table

Volunteering at Colby Woodland Garden

We rely on volunteers to help with the many different areas of the garden we look after, which means there are plenty of interesting roles to consider.

Garden staff and volunteers at Stowe, Buckinghamshire in July

Volunteering in the Brecon Beacons

There are several opportunities to volunteer in the Bannau Brycheiniog. You can meet and greet visitors at Pont ar Daf car park or you can join the Lengths team and help the rangers repair upland footpaths.

Volunteer restoring footpath at Pont ar Daf

Volunteering at Tredegar house

Volunteer at Tredegar House and meet new people, learn new skills, and have new experiences in various roles – ranging from house host to parkland ranger.

Serving customers at Tredegar House, Newport, Wales

Volunteer opportunities at Dyffryn Gardens

Find out how you can get involved at Dyffryn Gardens and explore the different opportunities available.

Volunteers at Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

Footpath work on the Brecon Beacons mountain range

The footpaths criss-crossing Pen Y Fan in the Brecon Beacons mountain range are subject to erosion and they are maintained by a team of National Trust rangers and volunteers using traditional techniques.