Volunteering at Treasurer’s House

Group of people standing around listening to a guide in a large stone hall — Lead a tour around the house sharing stories as you go | © National Trust / Annapurna Mellor

The team of volunteers at Treasurer’s House work together to ensure that visitors have the best experience possible. If you want to make new friends, develop new skills or just support the charity – we’ll provide everything you need to get stuck in. Learn more about the volunteer opportunities at this historic Yorkshire house.

Currently recruiting for...

Tour Guide Volunteers

The team at Treasurer’s are looking to expand their current team of dedicated tour guides for the new season ahead. If you’re passionate about sharing York’s history with visitors then this is the role for you.

Our tour guides bring enthusiasm, passion and where possible a touch of humour as they help bring the long and varied history of Treasurer’s House to life.

Tour Support Volunteers

If leading a tour feels a little daunting, then we’re also looking for volunteer tour support. In this role, you’ll help support the tour guide by helping to keep your tour group together, answering independent questions from visitors and supporting your guide to keep to time. You’ll also help to ensure everyone is kept safe by keeping an eye out for any hazards or changes that might occur during the day.

Curious to know more? Meet the team at Treasurer's House and find out more about volunteering on our open day, Wednesday 15 January, 10.30am-12.30pm.

I enjoy meeting people and sharing the story of Frank Green and his home with people from around the world

A quote by Elaine Volunteer Team Leader

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Head to the National Trust volunteering page to search for an opportunity, often by location is the best way to see what roles are currently live. Look out for more details including days of the week and anything more specific to the role on offer. Apply online or complete a speculative application if there isn't a a role to suit just now. Roles are updated and added regularly so it's worth revisiting from time to time.

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Man using handheld hedge cutters with a lawn and stone house visible behind — Traditional handheld tools are used around the garden | © National Trust Images / Annapurna Mellor

Other volunteer roles - not currently recruiting for

The teams are currently full however volunteers are involved in all aspect of work with the National Trust. Such roles include caring for the city garden, working behind the scenes supporting office and compliance work and looking after the second-hand book shelves to help with fundraising and welcoming visitors on their arrival. There are a small group of Treasurer's House volunteers who work together as a History Research Group to investigate archives and other sources to help extend and deepen our understanding of the history of the building, its former residents, and various items within the collection.

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.

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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