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Two volunteers in canoes on the lake at Grasmere, lake District
Two volunteers in canoes on the lake at Grasmere in the Lake District | © National Trust Images/Michael Hirst

Volunteer

Our volunteers make it possible for us to preserve nature, beauty and history for future generations. Find out what it's like to volunteer from people working in different roles and learn about the volunteering opportunities currently available.

Volunteering highlights

Opportunities for young people 

Discover how you can make an impact as a young person and help with our work to preserve nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.

Youth Ranger Day at Dunham Massey, Cheshire

How to volunteer with us 

There are hundreds of different ways you can volunteer for the National Trust at historic houses, in the gardens or at the many coastal and countryside landscapes we care for.

Volunteer sat inside a medieval manor house at Brockhampton, Herefordshire, talking to a visitor

Meet the volunteers 

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer with us? From perfecting the art of lavender topiary to giving talks at historic houses, a selection of volunteers share their stories about helping out at some of the places we care for.

Volunteer talking with visitors at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

Volunteering information

There are many ways that you can get involved with the work at the places we look after. Discover more about volunteering and what it involves.

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.

Visitors are greeted by a volunteer in the garden at Stourhead, Wiltshire

Help out with a beach clean 

How to join in with an organised beach clean at some of the places we look after.

National Trust volunteers and staff cleaning Bossington Beach, on the Holnicote Estate, Exmoor National Park, Somerset.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award 

There are many opportunities for volunteering at the places we care for if you’re completing your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at bronze, silver or gold level.

Urban Rangers are helping to create new habitat spaces at Morden Hall Park, London

Volunteer and supporter groups

Join your local supporter group or National Trust volunteering group to enjoy special interest talks, visits, holidays and other social and fundraising events or hands-on conservation activities.

Supporter groups 

Our supporter groups are a great way of getting involved with your local place. Find out more about how you can join in.

A group of walkers with a volunteer guide at Tarn Hows in Cumbria
Young volunteers planting trees at East Titchberry, Devon

Search our volunteer roles

Whether you're looking to help in the great outdoors, work with the public or get up close and personal with the houses, take a look at what's happening near you.

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