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Volunteer opportunities at Berrington Hall
Volunteering at Berrington Hall is a unique opportunity to be part of something truly special. Our volunteers play a vital role in bringing the stories and rich history of Berrington to life for our visitors.
Join the team at Berrington
Whether welcoming guests and providing a friendly introduction, leading tours in Berrington Hall, using their creativity to help create memorable experiences, or caring for the garden and parkland, our volunteers' contributions make a lasting impact.
Why join us?
There are so many reasons to volunteer with us; making the move to volunteer could be the best decision you ever make, whatever your age, background, or interests.
- Become part of a friendly and welcoming team.
- Meet people from all walks of life and forge new friendships.
- Learn new skills and be provided with any necessary training.
- Strengthen your CV and help to develop your career.
- Keep fit, active and connected wherever you volunteer on property.
- Boost your wellbeing amidst, history, nature, and wildlife.
- We will cover your travel expenses to, and from our places.
- Regular volunteers benefit from free entry to National Trust properties, and discounts at our shops, and tea rooms.
All our volunteering opportunities are flexible and there is no minimum commitment required to get involved. There are dozens of different roles available across the National Trust in Herefordshire.
Volunteers can get involved with as many teams and opportunities as they like.
Our volunteers require no previous experience, all training is given and our friendly team of staff and existing volunteers are happy to guide you along the way.
We want all volunteers to feel welcome and have a positive experience when volunteering with us. Everyone is welcome to volunteer with the National Trust.
Ways to volunteer at Berrington Hall
These are some of the roles you can fulfil as a volunteer at Berrington:
House Experience Volunteers
House Experience Volunteers help bring the history of Berrington Hall to life. They give our visitors a warm welcome and help them get the best out of their day. Our House volunteers share inspirational stories, curious facts, and practical information for visitors. House volunteers are not expected to be experts; all of our team learn about the history of Berrington Hall through events, exhibitions, tours, and chatting to the public.
Visitor Welcome Volunteers
An enthusiastic meeter and greeter, able to inspire, think on their feet and happy to adapt from quiet to busy. You’ll be encouraging visitors to benefit from what Berrington has to offer, selling children's trails, scanning cards, promoting membership and more.
Visitor Experience Volunteers
Working with the Visitor Experience team, you’ll help at inspiring events at Berrington Hall and other places in Herefordshire. Help to set up, run and clear away after events such as musical performances, exhibition launches, children's trails, workshops and more. Being involved with the Visitor Experience team also creates opportunities to spot engaging stories which could inspire our visitors and make a great social media post or press release, so there's opportunities to get involved with marketing and communications too.
Get in touch about volunteering at Berrington Hall
To find out more details about the roles and opportunities near you, and to apply to volunteer with us, please click the link below.
You can also email berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01568 615721 to find out more. A member of the Berrington team will forward your enquiry to the relevant team who will get back to you as soon as possible.