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Volunteer speaking with visitors outside at Dunham Massey, Cheshire
Volunteer speaking with visitors outside at Dunham Massey | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Volunteering in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

Whether you have specialist skills or knowledge, love meeting new people – or both – there are lots of places in Cheshire and Greater Manchester that would welcome you to their friendly team of volunteers.

Volunteer opportunities near you

Volunteer demonstrating a loom to visitors at Quarry Bank Mill, Cheshire
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Volunteering at Quarry Bank 

From tour guiding to caring for the gardens and woodlands, find out about the volunteer roles available at Quarry Bank and how to apply to join the team. We also care for Nether Alderley Mill, click to find details of opportunities to volunteer at this hidden gem.

Volunteers pruning roses in the garden at Dunham Massey, Cheshire.
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Volunteering at Dunham Massey 

From gardening and tour guiding to welcoming visitors and caring for the house's collection, find out about the volunteering roles at Dunham Massey and how to apply to join the team.

A volunteer placing a large stone on a wall at Lyme Park, Cheshire
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Volunteering at Lyme 

Many hands make Lyme work – find out about the volunteer and work experience opportunities at Lyme, from rangers to conservationists, retail to building maintenance.

Green Recovery Challenge Fund - volunteers working on a path
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Volunteering at Alderley Edge 

Find out more about joining our volunteer team, or organising a corporate team building awayday at Alderley: helping our conservation aims while bringing your team closer together.

Garden staff and volunteers at Stowe, Buckinghamshire in July
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Volunteering at Hare Hill 

Discover how volunteering at Hare Hill can help you learn new skills and meet new people.

A volunteer welcomes two visitors outside at Rufford Old Hall in Lancashire

Volunteering at Tatton Park 

From the garden and the farm, to the mansion and pre-loved bookshop, the volunteers at Tatton Park help to deliver the best possible experience to visitors. Find out more about the opportunities to volunteer and how join the team.

Visitors on a guided tour at Nether Alderley Mill, Cheshire
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Volunteering at Nether Alderley Mill 

Find out everything you need to know about donating your time and experience at Nether Alderley Mill, and in particular the two main roles we’re seeking new volunteers for.

Supporter groups in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

Join your local supporter group and enjoy talks, visits, holidays, volunteering and other social events while supporting the Trust’s conservation.

Gardener volunteers at work at Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Cheshire
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Supporter groups in Cheshire and Greater Manchester 

Find out about the supporter groups you can join in Cheshire and Greater Manchester including The Manchester Centre, East Cheshire National Trust Association and Frodsham and District Association.

House Experience Volunteers at work in the Ambassador Room at Croft Castle

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