Volunteering at Godolphin

Volunteer gardener at work in the flower border in June at Godolphin, Cornwall — Volunteer gardener working in the flower border at Godolphin, Cornwall | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Volunteers are the true fabric of the National Trust and the ever-growing volunteer team at Godolphin 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.

Why join us?

There are lots of reasons to join us; making the move to volunteer could be the best decision you ever make.

Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
Meet people from all walks of life and forge new friendships
Utilise your existing skills and learn new ones
Strengthen your CV and help to develop your career
Enjoy the great outdoors
Learn about the history of this special place.

Volunteering at Godolphin

Volunteers make a real difference by being part of vital conservation work and helping to look after Godolphin for future generations.

There are a variety of volunteering roles across the house, garden and estate, so there’s something to suit everyone, whatever your experience, age or availability.

While welcome hut volunteers help create a friendly welcome for visitors, our house experience volunteers share the stories of Godolphin's history. Outside our garden volunteers, help care for the gardens and make sure they’re looking their best, whilst our second-hand bookshop team provide wonderful serivce to help Godolphin fundraise for conservation projects.

A volunteer talking to a family at Godolphin, Cornwall. — A volunteer speaking with visitors at Godolphin, Cornwall | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

How to become a volunteer

The team at Godolphin are currently looking for help in the following roles:

House Experience volunteers
Welcome Hut volunteers

If you are interseted in volunteering at Godolphin please contact the team at godolphin@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Different volunteer roles come up throughout the year. To find the latest roles either search available volunteer opportunities at Godolphin on the National Trust volunteer website.