Volunteer Open Days
Looking for your next adventure? There will be light refreshments, short talks, tours, walks and the chance to meet staff, and existing volunteers.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Join us at Croft Castle to learn more about the fantastic opportunities available for volunteers at Croft Castle and Parkland in 2025
There will be light refreshments, short talks, tours, walks and the chance to meet staff, and existing volunteers.
Join the team at Croft Castle to learn all about the many opportunities we have for volunteers this year.
You will be welcomed by staff and volunteers from teams across the property including the Castle; Garden; Countryside; Visitor Experience, Summer of Play; and Food and Beverage teams.
Volunteering with the National Trust is a great way to meet new people, gain new skills and use your experience to help celebrate and protect our wonderful places.
If you would love to find out more, join us on Friday 13 or Saturday 14 June, from 11am, with your questions and curiosity. Email rory.cooper@nationaltrust.org.uk to register your interest and your preferred day.
FREE entry for anyone coming to the recruitment open day. Light refreshments will be offered.
Roles available include: House Experience. Handicraft and Maintenance, Summer of Play, Visitor Welcome, Second Hand Bookshop, Garden and Parks, Countryside & Heritage Archaeology Ranger
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 07977752069 Email rory.cooper@nationaltrust.org.uk to book your place
- Meeting point
Visitor Reception
- What to bring and wear
Curiosity, sensible footwear and coat (in case of rain)
- Accessibility
The event will be on the front lawn with accessible paths from Visitor Welcome. Opportunities to visit the castle (accessible on the ground floor) and the walled garden with accessible paths.
Upcoming events
Ghost Trees exhibition
Discover artist originals that inspired the final collaborative pieces featured along the Ghost Trees walk.
Busy Bee half term trail
Buzz into the wonderful world of bees around our flower-filled garden.
Vintage pop-up bookstall
Visit the pop-up bookstall at Croft Castle selling a specially curated collection organised by or second-hand bookshop team.
Summer of Play at Croft Castle
Discover endless ways to play with a medieval themed Summer of Play festival at a real castle filled with legend, folklore and history.