Volunteering at Wimpole Estate

Current Opportunities

Wimpole Ambassador

As an ambassador you will have a roving and mobile role around the Turning Circle, Gardens, Mansion, Garden Gate and first areas of the Parkland chatting to visitors, learning about their motivations, and assisting them with any queries they may have. You’ll also be discussing the importance of growing support for Wimpole and the National Trust as well as gathering vital feedback on our site.

This role is excellent for those wanting to get out and about and who enjoy walking, chatting to visitors and being a crucial point of contact at busy times.  

Visitor Welcome Volunteer

Visitor Welcome Volunteers work alongside state staff to provide our visitors with a warm, friendly and informed welcome to Wimpole.  They are a vital point of first contact for all visitors

Car Park Volunteer

Our car park volunteers create a positive first impression with a warm welcome, helping all visitors get the best start to their visit. You’ll also help us provide a personalised thank you, leaving people with a positive lasting impression – even during our busiest times.

This role would suit people looking for a short-term volunteering opportunity at weekends and during school holidays, as well as those interested in getting more involved with Wimpole.

Wimpole Ambassador

We strive to ensure all supporters have an exceptional day when visiting Wimpole Estate, you’ll help visitors get the best out of their day and share the meaning of growing support providing a fantastic environment for all.

Visitor Operations Volunteer

Based ‘on the ground’ with Visitor Experience at the forefront of your mind, you will be looking at all aspects of the visitor journey, whether that be ensuring that bins are emptied or standing at a busy junction giving directions and answering questions. Anything a visitor sees or experiences is a reflection on Wimpole Estate and the National Trust as a whole, so you must be passionate about our visitors and giving them an exceptional day

House Experience Volunteer

Our House Experience Volunteers add the sparkle to any visit – giving everyone a warm welcome, bringing stories from Wimpole to life and helping people get the best out of their day.

Bookshop Volunteer

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers for Wimpole’s popular and profitable second-hand bookshop. You will sell books, provide a warm and friendly welcome to visitors, assist with stock control and generally aid the efficient running of the shop

On the Farm:

Heavy Horse Department Assistants (Wednesdays and alternate Sundays)

Heavy Horse Department Assistants work with the equine team to ensure high standards of animal welfare, husbandry and presentation.  They also play a vital role in the upkeep and cleanliness of Home Farm.  High standards of hygiene are required in all areas to help us comply with our zoonotic disease control measures. While working around the farm, they engage with our visitors by being friendly, helpful and by answering general questions.

General Farm Assistants (Weekdays and weekends)

General Farm Assistants work with the Farm Team to ensure high standards of animal welfare, husbandry and presentation.  They also play a vital role in the upkeep and cleanliness of the Home Farm.

Experience of working with animals is preferred for both roles and volunteers must be

• Dedicated
• Reliable and able to commit to a day each week
• Able to volunteer for the whole day (8-3.30 winter) (8 - 4.30/5 summer)
• Physically fit and able
• Friendly and able to work in a team
• Flexible approach to working, to be willing to complete a variety of tasks

In the Stables Shop:

Retail Volunteers (Saturdays)

Retail assistants assist in the shop with sales, stock control and the efficient running of the shop. 

In our Restaurant and Cafés:

Food & Beverage Volunteer

Our Food and Beverage volunteers understand the importance of a little sit-down, and help visitors to relax, refuel and refresh during their visit to Wimpole.

Food & Beverage Baker Volunteer

Imagine a world without cakes! We sell thousands of scones, bread products, tray-bakes and slices of cake every year. We would like to build a strong team of volunteer bakers to work alongside our core team of cooks and chefs.

Wimpole Volunteer club

Many volunteers are part of the Wimpole Volunteer club which runs talks, outings and social events. Recent talks included 'Exploring Scott', 'Cambridge', and ‘Treasure Island in the Fens'. Outings have included Blenheim Palace and Sandringham.

Cambridge National Trust Volunteers

Thinking about volunteering and want to be part of a group? Get hands-on through organising conservation days and weekend events with the Cambridge National Trust Volunteer group.

Get in touch about Volunteering at Wimpole Hall

We're looking forward to hearing from you. Please give us a call on 01223 206000 or email wimpolehall@nationaltrust.org.uk. Please note, we cannot accept volunteer applications from under-16s.

 

Thank you

Thank you to all our volunteers who give their time to support the National Trust in many different roles.