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

Gardener working to clear debris from a wall with help from a young volunteer at Springhill, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland — Gardener clearing debris with help from a young volunteer at Springhill, County Londonderry

Volunteers in the current situation

Volunteers have always been at the heart of the work of the National Trust in caring for nature, beauty and history and we are really grateful for your interest in volunteering with us. The impact of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) on the National Trust resulted in the closure of our places, and now our attention is turning to re-opening safely for staff, volunteers and visitors.

When we're ready to involve new volunteers, we'll promote volunteering opportunities here on our website. Hopefully we'll have a volunteering role that will be just right for you.

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Volunteer stories

Meet Nicola, Ashdown House's writer-in-residence

How researching the history of the Craven family put Nicola Cornick on the path to becoming writer-in-residence at Ashdown House, Berkshire.

Volunteers for Pride 2017 in the courtyard at the Birmingham Back to Backs

Meet Katherine, our volunteer Room Guide at Hanbury Hall

As a regular attendee attendee of Birmingham Pride, Katherine Dunn was excited at being part of the National Trust team at the event.

The over 55s volunteer group dancing at Sutton House, Hackney

Meet Margaret

A group of young-at-heart over 55 year old friends meet every Friday to support Sutton House, socialise and have a laugh. Margaret has been a member of the group for the last 12 years and has seen them become part of the heart and soul of this Tudor house in Hackney.

" 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."

Visitors in the garden at a National Trust place — Join the Amersham supporter group and make the most of your National Trust membership

All about supporter groups

Find more information on supporter groups and up-to-date contact details for each group.

Find supporter groups