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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
Flower arranger volunteer
We're looking for a volunteer Flower Arranger to join the team from May to August. Working alongside Cragside's team of gardeners you will select flowers from the cutting beds in the Formal Garden to create stunning floral displays in the rooms of the House.
By getting innvolved you will work both indoors and outdoors with the House and Gardens teams. With your help we can share more about Margaret Armstrong and her passion for horticulture and natural sciences.
House experience volunteer
Cragside House Experience Volunteers play a vital role in supporting staff and keeping our visitors safe. This includes assisting with fire evacualtions and security procedures. You will also play a vital role in sharing Cragside's unique history and helping our visitors to learn more about the House and it's connections to the outdoors in an interesting and enjoyable way.
In this role you will be part of a friendly and dedicated team. There's something new to learn and experience during every shift and you will get to meet some of the 150,000 visitors that explore the House every year.
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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