Volunteer opportunities at Croft Castle

Volunteer smiling at visitors in front of a huge historical painting of children, hung on a sage green wall with candelabra's either side emitting warm light giving the whole picture a golden glow. — Volunteering at Croft Castle | © National Trust Images/James Beck

Volunteers at Croft Castle bring the stories and rich history of Croft Castle to life for visitors. You can join our dedicated, passionate volunteers in a variety of roles to share your skills, learn something new and work with a great team.

Volunteer at Croft Castle

Everyone is welcome to become a volunteer at Croft, working to maintain the place for future generations and making each visit one to remember. Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds, with different skills and talents. Everyone is useful at Croft. There is no such thing as a ‘typical volunteer’ and everyone is welcome to join us in running and caring for the estate.

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.

Volunteer wearing a blue top and holding a red watering can inside a white, timber framed greenhouse at Croft Castle — Volunteering at Croft Castle | © National Trust Images/James Beck

Ways to volunteer at Croft Castle

These are some of the roles you can fulfil as a volunteer at Croft:

Visitor Welcome Volunteers

Our welcome volunteers are enthusiastic and inspirational. They think on their feet and are happy to adapt to whatever needs to be done on the day. The welcome team encourage visitors to benefit from what Croft Castle has to offer, and what suits them the most whether it be trails, talks or just how to get the tearoom. As a welcome volunteer, you might be driving visitors in the buggy, promoting memberships, or sending families off on exciting trails.

House Experience Volunteers

House Experience Volunteers at Croft help bring the history to life, sharing stories, showing and explaining parts of the collection and generally helping visitors to engage with Croft in the most interesting way possible. House volunteers are not expected to be experts; all of our team learn about the history of Croft Castle through events, exhibitions, tours, and chatting to the public. Croft dates back to the Domesday Book so there is always plenty to learn and to share.

Visitor Experience Volunteers

Working with the Visitor Experience team, you’ll help at inspiring events at Croft Castle and other places in Herefordshire. Help to set up, run and clear away after events such as musical performances, exhibition launches, children's trails 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.

Herefordshire Countryside Volunteers

Our countryside volunteers help look after and protect special outdoor places so that nature and wildlife can thrive. Volunteers will get to explore and protect the great outdoors and protect local wildlife and landscape. They will learn about the history, nature, and archaeology of Croft and beyond. Volunteers operate with the rangers at Croft, keeping the countryside in good condition, monitoring and restoring visitor pathways and local habitats.

Volunteering at Berrington

There are also some great volunteering opportunities at Berrington Hall. Find out more here: Volunteering at Berrington Hall | National Trust

Get in touch about volunteering at Croft

To find out more details about the roles and opportunities near you, and to apply to volunteer with us, please click the link below.

Apply online

You can also email croftcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01568 780246 to find out more. A member of the Croft team will forward your enquiry to the relevant department who will get back to you as soon as possible.