Volunteer

Making new friends, working in amazing places and knowing that you're helping a great cause - three fabulous reasons to get volunteering

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Two volunteers working in a garden — Get stuck in with volunteering

Get stuck in for Volunteers' Week

This Volunteers' Week (1 - 7 June) we're celebrating all the fantastic people who lend their skills and help us care for special places. We've also got plenty of taster days for anyone who is interested in volunteering - why not find one near you?

Have a go at volunteering

Be part of an incredible team

It's the skills, time and passion of our volunteers that make our places special. Whether you're looking to help in the great outdoors, connect with the public or get up close and personal with our houses, we have something exciting happening near you.

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On the path to Alcock Tarn — The lengthsmen set off on the path to Alcock Tarn, above Grasmere

Ten years of fixing the fells

Discover how nearly 100 volunteer lengthsmen are helping to repair the fells; supporting our upland ranger teams and clearing drains and rebuilding remote fell paths.

Restoring the fells

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Building a career with volunteering

Arts enthusiast Lily Green volunteered for the Trust New Art commission ‘Withdrawn’ alongside her part-time restaurant job to help develop her career.

Dunwich Heath volunteer Sam Cooper

As a first year Countryside Management student, Sam Cooper volunteers at Dunwich Heath once a week, gaining valuable work experience for his future aspiration of becoming a ranger.

Volunteers serching under the floorboards at Knole

Meet archaeology volunteer Jim Parker

Jim Parker has been a volunteer at Knole in Kent for more than six years. Find out about his work with our team of volunteer archaeologists and how he turned his long-term interest into practical experience.

Volunteer Management Trainee, Keeley Hensby with volunteers at Fan Bay

Volunteer Management Traineeship

Read more about our Volunteer Management Traineeship project, along with hints and tips from the team involved.

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'Why I volunteer' stories

Alice Devitt
Graeme McGrath
Stepping into character at Ickworth

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Alice Devitt

Alice Devitt completed a degree in Contemporary Crafts, and was juggling various part-time jobs when she discovered the Volunteer Management Traineeship at Lyme.
Graeme McGrath

Former tree surgeon Graeme McGrath, is a champion of inclusion at Speke Hall, working with local organisations to engage the local diverse communities.
Stepping into character at Ickworth

Young volunteer Sienna James takes on various roles at Ickworth, from room-guiding to history reenactment, proving that you can volunteer whatever your age.

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Volunteering events near you

Want to try out volunteering to see what it's like? Drop in to one of our volunteer open days or trial activities at a place near you.

National Trust volunteer talking to a visitor

Frequently asked questions

Find some answers to the most frequent questions we get from our would-be volunteers.

Volunteer clearing bracken on a National Trust Working Holiday

Working holidays

Our working holidays are an exciting and interesting way to make a difference in conserving the environment and the UK's heritage

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Ways to volunteer

Protecting special places is a big job with loads of different ways for you to get involved and make a difference. Whatever your likes and interests we have a volunteer opportunity suitable for you.