Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Cotehele.
Cotehele relies on a team of more than 260 dedicated volunteers. They work across the whole estate, from the house, shop and gallery to the garden, mill and quay. Volunteering at Cotehele is not only a rewarding experience that allows you to work at the heart of this historic site, but it’s also a chance to learn new skills and meet new people. Find out more about getting involved.
There are lots of reasons to join us; making the move to volunteer could be the best decision you ever make.
Volunteers make a real difference by being part of vital conservation work and helping to look after Cotehele for future generations. There are a variety of volunteering roles across the house, garden and estate, so there’s something to suit everyone, whatever your experience, age or availability.
While reception volunteers help create a friendly welcome for visitors, our house experience volunteers and mill assistants share the stories of Cotehele’s history and its collections. Outside, members of the ranger team help take care of the local nature and wildlife.
The team at Cotehele are currently looking for help in the following roles:
Different volunteer roles come up throughout the year. To find the latest roles either search available volunteer opportunities at Cotehele on the National Trust volunteer website or email the team on volunteeringatcotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk.
We look forward to seeing you soon and welcoming you to the team.
Thank you to all our volunteers who give their time to support the National Trust in many different roles.
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Cotehele.
Our volunteers make our work to look after nature and history for future generations possible. Learn more about the volunteering opportunities available and hear a selection of their stories to find out what it's like to volunteer with us.
Our supporter groups are a great way of getting involved with your local place. Find out more about how you can join in.
These frequently asked questions should give you all you need to know about who can volunteer, what it involves and how to apply.
The team at Cotehele work hard to protect the wildlife that call the estate home, including dormice and bats, as well as maintaining their habitats to encourage population growth.
Cotehele relies on its dedicated gardeners and volunteers to care for the estate’s orchards, protecting them for the future and allowing resident wildlife to thrive.
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