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Volunteering at Stourhead
Volunteering with the National Trust at Stourhead offers a range of benefits, giving you the chance to make new friends, learn new skills and share your passion with the thousands of people who visit the estate each year. Here, you’ll find all the information you need to get started.
Why volunteer at Stourhead?
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
Volunteer recruitment days
We are holding volunteer recruitment days on 22 January and 26 February 2025. Come along and discover the range of volunteer roles available, as well as chatting with current volunteers and volunteer managers. We will also be holding a career development day on 22 March 2025, where under 18's can discover volunteer roles and placement opportunities. For more information, please scroll down to the 'how to become a volunteer' section below.
How to become a volunteer at Stourhead
If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please email stourhead@nationaltrust.org.uk or give us a call on 01747 842012.
You can also search for opportunities across all National Trust places by visiting our volunteering page (click on the link below).
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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