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Volunteering at The Children's Country House at Sudbury

A bookshop volunteer at Wentworth Castle Gardens
Bookshop Volunteer | © Nick Singleton

Volunteers are the heart of The Children's Country House at Sudbury, contributing to a variety of meaningful work such as conservation, visitor welcome, gardening, and more.

Volunteers at The Children's Country House at Sudbury 

Do you fancy trying something new or developing an existing skill? We're looking for volunteers to help contribute to a variety of meaningful work at The Children's Country House at Sudbury.

From gardening, house experience, visitor welcome to helping behind the scenes with conservation, whatever part you decide to play, you’ll know that you are helping to conserve and enhance this special place for everyone to enjoy. 

What skills do I need to volunteer? 

Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds and everybody’s skills and talents are useful. No prior knowledge or experience is needed as full training and support is provided for all our the roles, but there are also opportunities for you to use your existing knowledge and share your skills with others.

Why join us? 

Volunteering with the National Trust comes with many benefits, including:

  • Becoming part of a friendly and dedicated team
  • Meeting people from all walks of life and forging new friendships
  • Utilising your existing skills and learning new ones
  • Strengthening your CV and helping to develop your career
  • Learning about the history of this special place. 

How do I volunteer? 

It couldn't be easier! Head over to MyVolunteering, type in your location or the property name and the roles currently being recruited for will be displayed. From here, you can register your interest. 

Want to find out more? 

Get in touch with us at 01283 585 337 or send an email to cchvolunteering@nationaltrust.org.uk to learn more and speak to a member of our team.  

 

Thank you

Thank you to all our volunteers who give their time to support the National Trust in many different roles. 

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

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