Why volunteer

From making new friends to enhancing your CV, volunteering is a great opportunity to make a real difference

Visitors and costumed interpreter in the kitchen at Ickworth, Suffolk — Visitors and volunteer costumed interpreter in the kitchen at Ickworth, Suffolk

National Trust ranger and rolunteers working on maintaining the dry stone walls around Wasdale — Ranger and volunteers working on maintaining the dry stone walls around Wasdale

Why I volunteer...

Cotehele garden volunteer Trisha Hilton

Cotehele garden volunteer Trisha Hilton talks about her work and experience of creating the famous Cotehele Christmas garland.

Man in hard hat standing in front of hedge.

Meet Dark Peak Volunteer Adam Brown

The sheer majesty of the Dark Peak area first attracted me to volunteering in the Peak District.

" The generosity of the South Lakes team offering their skills, knowledge and advice has been an invaluable experience and I would strongly recommend making the most of this incredible opportunity."

A day in the life of Sue

Sue, a room guide volunteer, started in April 2016 after she moved to the area. She shares why she began volunteering and what it is like for her.

A day in the life of Bob

A great team of volunteers help to keep Compton Castle ticking like clockwork. Volunteer gardener Bob gives us an insight into the well-oiled machine, and shares what he enjoys the most.

Young volunteers talking to a visitor — Young volunteers at Greenway

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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.

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