Volunteering at Glendurgan Garden

Volunteers at Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall — Volunteers at Glendurgan Garden | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Volunteers are the true fabric of the National Trust and the ever-growing volunteer team at Glendurgan play a huge part in caring for this special place and helping to tell its story. Find out all you need to know about getting involved yourself, from the roles available to how to apply.

How you can get involved at Glendurgan

There are various roles at Glendurgan including those listed below, however this list isn’t exhaustive, so if you’re interested in volunteering in another capacity, please get in touch.

Fish Cellar

Run by a team of over 50 enthusiastic volunteers on a rota basis, the old Fish Cellar in the hamlet of Durgan is a place to engage with visitors who stop by for a chat, sell ice cream and have engaging conversations.

This is a customer facing role, helping to tell Glendurgan and the North Helford’s story and generally welcoming anyone who chooses to visit, whether from within the garden or walking the South West Coast Path.

Apple Shed

The Apple Shed is an area of nature engagement in the stunning orchard at Glendurgan. There is a range of volunteer led activities to help our visitors with, that are all focused on the natural world and creativity, inspired by this beautiful place.

Engaging conversations will be had about the history of fruit production and beekeeping at Glendurgan. The orchard is an intimate place to get off the beaten path and immerse yourself in the flora and fauna.