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Volunteer opportunities at Cragside
If you have years of experience or you're looking to learn new skills in your spare time, you’re welcome to join the various volunteer teams at Cragside. Discover what’s involved and how you can apply to be part of the team.
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.
Ways to volunteer at Cragside
Gardening volunteers
Like the sound of spending your day in the great outdoors, then becoming a Gardening volunteer may be for you. In this unique role you will help care for an grand designer garden including the terraced Victorian Formal Garden and the enormous Rock Garden that surrounds the home of William and Margaret Armstrong.
As part of a close-knit, friendly team, you'll be expected to undertake various practical roles to keep the gardens looking their best. This might involve the meditative work of weeding, chatting to visitors and helping with grass cutting. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
'No two days are the same here in the gardens. We work in all weathers, come rain or shine, but it's always nice to take a break in the cosy Bothy and enjoy and catch up with the team.'
– Peter, Head Gardener.
Get in touch about volunteering at Cragside
If you would like to get involved with the work of our friendly volunteer teams at Cragside, we'd love to hear from you.
Find out more about volunteering on the National Trust volunteering website and search ‘Cragside’ to find opportunities and apply.
Thank you
Thank you to all our volunteers who give their time to support the National Trust in many different roles.
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