Volunteer

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

Volunteer conservation group at Solsbury Hill, Bath Skyline

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Avebury

The law has changed – don’t get left out 

New data protection laws mean you have more control over how you hear from us. But if you don’t opt in, you might end up getting left out.

Two volunteers from the Birmingham Back to Backs

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
Volunteer guide with visitors

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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Hear from our volunteers
Chris at Kingston Lacy, Dorset

Chris Mitchell: Why I volunteer 

Chris Mitchell is a volunteer retail assistant at Kingston Lacy, Dorset. He tells us about how he finds his role rewarding helping to keep the shop running smoothly.

Read Chris's story
Volunteers repairing a dry stone wall in the Usk Valley

Meet more volunteers 

Get to know the volunteers that give up their time to care for our places in this round-up of our volunteer articles and profiles.

Read their stories
Staff and volunteers working at Kingston Lacy, Dorset

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.

Interested? Learn more...

Family volunteers on a beach clean at Formby

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.

A volunteer shows a family a painting

Why volunteer? 

Learning new skills, being active and making friends in magical surroundings; there are loads of great reasons to start volunteering.

Staff and volunteers at Basildon Park, Berkshire

Frequently asked questions 

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

Clearing bracken on a working holiday at Bosigran Farm, Cornwall

Working holidays 

On your next holiday why not try something different. From digging at a real life archaeological site to building walls and helping out behind the scene at one of our houses, you can try all sorts of activities and learn new skills.

Find out more about our working holidays
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.