Ways to volunteer

From lending a hand in the garden, to caring for our precious collections, there's plenty of different ways to get involved

A group of volunteers clearing autumn leaves — Volunteers clearing autumn leaves at Arlington Court, Devon

Some of our volunteer opportunities...

Visitors talking to a volunteer in the house

In our houses

As a house volunteer or room guide, you can indulge your passion for heritage and enjoy ‘behind-the-scenes’ access to some of our country’s most beautiful places.

A volunteer hard at work in one of our gardens

Outside in our gardens

Do you have green fingers? Working with our expert gardeners to help make our gardens look magnificent is rewarding for any horticultural enthusiast.

On the coast and in the countryside

Love nothing more than a muddy pair of boots and breathing lungfuls of fresh air? Find out about conservation work in the coast and countryside.

A young volunteer helping in the cafe at Anglesey Abbey — A volunteer helping in the cafe at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

Be part of an incredible team

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

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" What I like about volunteering at Kingston Lacy is that, having never really left my own childhood, I am helping other people to stay in theirs too."