Why volunteer

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

Staff and volunteers re-potting plants in the greenhouse at Powis Castle, Wales

'Why I volunteer' stories

Valmai sitting in one of the show rooms at Penrhyn Castle

Volunteer Stories: Valmai

It’s something so completely different from anything you might have done before but you have to try it to see. You just might be surprised as to how much you get into it.

Volunteer Story: Terry Davies

We're so grateful to have Terry as part of our team, he has been volunteering with us in the South Lakes for nearly 10 years.

volunteer lighting open fire in slate fireplace

Michael's North Lakes volunteering story

Read about Michael's volunteering story welcoming visitors to a mountain bothy in the Lake District.

" The best bit is that at the end of the day, you know you made someone smile by telling them something new that they didn’t expect. It is so fulfilling to know you helped make their experience that little bit better."