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Volunteer ranger hedgelaying at Kingston Lacy, Dorset
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Volunteering in Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a cause you care about – just three great reasons to volunteer with the National Trust in Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

Volunteer opportunities near you

Visitors exploring in buggies at Ashridge Estate, Hertfordshire
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Volunteering at Ashridge Estate 

Discover the volunteering roles currently available at Ashridge Estate, and how you can apply and get involved today.

A female visitor smiling and looking to the right, with a volunteer behind pointing something out to her
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Volunteering at Dunstable Downs 

There’s a wide variety of volunteering roles on offer at Dunstable Downs. From working outdoors, to welcoming visitors or helping out in the café or shop, there’s plenty of choice for anyone interested.

A view of the exterior of Grange Barn in Coggeshall, Essex
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Volunteering at Grange Barn 

Discover how the team of volunteers at Grange Barn keep the place running smoothly, both behind the scenes and working with visitors.

Visitors and staff in the coffee shop at Paycocke's House and Garden, Essex
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Volunteering at Paycocke’s House 

Volunteers at Paycocke’s House and Garden play a vital role in welcoming visitors and sharing knowledge about the building and its history. Discover how you can get involved.

A volunteer speaks with visitors in the kitchen at Shaw's Corner, Hertfordshire
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Volunteer opportunities at Shaw’s Corner 

Do you have some spare time to help us look after Shaw’s Corner? Find out about the different volunteering roles such as room guide and play reader, and how you can join the team.

Supporter groups in Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Join a local supporter group and meet with other National Trust members and volunteers who feel passionate about the same things you do. There are a number of supporter groups in the area, so there is sure to be one close to you.

Visitors on a guided nature walk at Sharpenhoe Clappers, Sharpenhoe, Bedfordshire
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Supporter groups in Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire 

There are a number of supporter groups in Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Find out more about what they do and how you can join one near you.

All volunteering opportunities in Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

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

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