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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.
Volunteer
Our volunteers make our work to look after nature and history for future generations possible. Learn about the volunteering opportunities available and hear a selection of their stories to find out what it's like to volunteer with us.
Volunteering highlights
We want to celebrate all of our volunteers who make our work to look after nature and history for future generations possible. Hear a selection of their stories and find out what it's like to volunteer at the places we look after.
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Meet the volunteers
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer with us? From perfecting the art of lavender topiary to giving talks at historic houses, a selection of volunteers share their stories about helping out at some of the places we care for.
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A volunteer's story from Great Chalfield
When Jennifer Connor became a garden volunteer at Great Chalfield for a summer she had no idea of the effect it would have on her life and future. Read more about her story here.
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How volunteers help us care for our collections
With more than a million items in our care, discover the vital role our conservation volunteers play in preserving the collections at more than 200 National Trust places.
Volunteering information
There are many ways that you can get involved with the work at the places we look after. Discover more about volunteering and what it involves.
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Frequently asked questions on volunteering
These frequently asked questions should give you all you need to know about who can volunteer, what it involves and how to apply.
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Corporate volunteering
We offer corporate team days volunteering at a number of our places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find out how to sign up.
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Duke of Edinburgh's Award
There are many opportunities for volunteering at the places we care for if you’re completing your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at bronze, silver or gold level.
Volunteer and supporter groups
Join your local supporter group or National Trust volunteering group to enjoy special interest talks, visits, holidays and other social and fundraising events or hands-on conservation activities.
Supporter groups
Our supporter groups are a great way of getting involved with your local place. Find out more about how you can join in.