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

Volunteers in the Walled Garden at Penrose, Cornwall — Volunteers collecting pumpkins in the Walled Garden at Penrose, Cornwall

Some of our volunteer opportunities...

A volunteer room guide at Petworth 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.

Garden volunteer speaking to visitors at Mottistone Gardens, Isle of Wight

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.

" There’s never a day when I walk away and don’t get a ‘thank you’. I really feel valued, and hope it’s reflected in the service I offer."

Family volunteers on a beach clean at Formby

Family volunteering

Are you looking to spend some quality time with your family? We have family volunteering opportunities, where you can get involved with a whole variety of activities.

Rosie Perry, a National Trust Communications Intern

Internships

We run internships at our places across the country, working on a diverse range of projects. They're a great way to try out different roles and learn from our experts.