Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Urban Rangers are helping to create new habitat spaces at Morden Hall Park, London — Young volunteers working with rangers at Morden Hall Park, London | © National Trust Images/Rob Stothard

If you’re currently completing a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award we have a range of opportunities at bronze, silver or gold level, including volunteering positions at the places we care for as well as access to wild, outdoor places.

Volunteer

There are lots of opportunities for you to volunteer with the National Trust in a variety of different roles. Whether you’re getting your hands dirty with outdoor conservation work, guiding people round a historic place or helping out at an event, we could have an opportunity for you.

You can develop a wide range of skills whilst volunteering with the National Trust. From archaeology to IT, fence-building to photography – the possibilities are endless.

Getting outdoors

As one of the biggest landowners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland it’s likely that if you’re interested in outdoor activities – like mountain biking, walking, orienteering, surfing, sailing etc. – you could be doing it on the land we care for.

Volunteer

Each year thousands of volunteers join us in caring for all the special places you love.

Ways to volunteer

Room guide and visitors in the Hall at Treasurer's House, York

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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.

Final flowers added to the Christmas garland in the Great Hall at Cotehele, Cornwall

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Volunteer with us

There are hundreds of different ways you can volunteer for the National Trust at historic houses, in the gardens or at the many coastal and countryside landscapes we care for.