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A volunteer-led guided tour around Wray Castle in Ambleside, Lake District | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Volunteering in the Lake District

Volunteers help us manage the places we care for, in many different ways. Whether it's making new friends, working in amazing places or just knowing that you're helping a great cause, find out more about volunteering with the National Trust in the Lake District.

Volunteer opportunities in the Lake District

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Help Out Days in central Lake District 

Join our Help Out Days in the Lake District and make a positive impact on nature. Led by National Trust rangers and gardeners, learn new skills and get outside.

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Sizergh 

Sizergh is always on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to join the 130-strong team. Find out more about the kind of roles on offer and what makes volunteering here so special

A volunteer led guided tour around Wray Castle in Cumbria
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Wray 

If you can see yourself working in the beautiful grounds of Wray Castle or welcoming visitors inside, we might just have a role for you. Find out more about volunteering here.

A costumed woman in the library at Townend in Troutbeck, Cumbria

Central & East Lake District 

If you've considered volunteering, there are a range of roles available in Windermere, Ullswater and Grasmere. You might fancy working with the house and collections team in Townend, or heading out into Great Langdale with the rangers. View the full list here, or email our Volunteering & Community Manager, Kelley, to find out more: kelley.sprostonheath@nationaltrust.org.uk

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

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Whether you're looking to help in the great outdoors, work with the public or get up close and personal with the houses, take a look at what's happening near you.

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