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Volunteering at Wentworth Castle Gardens
Wentworth Castle Gardens is an outdoor site with 560 acres of gardens and parkland that volunteers help to look after. But there is much more to Wentworth Castle Gardens than just gardening. Read on to discover the roles we are currently recruiting for and how you can join the team.
Why join us?
There are lots of reasons to join us; meaning the move to volunteer could be the best decision you ever make.
- Help to conserve, support and welcome visitors to a Grade-I listed landscape
- 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
Choose your own hours
We have a range of roles available to suit you, however much or little time you're able to gift. Try something new, work in the background, or be part of the friendly welcome that visitors receive.
At the moment, however, we are only recruiting for two roles.
Current roles
Events & Activities Volunteer
Events and Activities volunteers help us to prepare for and deliver engaging events and activities for visitors of all ages! There’s nothing like a fun day out and Events and Activities Volunteers make them happen at Wentworth Castle Gardens.
Create & Craft Volunteer
Our create and craft volunteers really put the sparkle in our seasonal activities with their can-do attitude, creative ideas and practical skills. Whether it’s making themed decorations or supporting a crafty workshop, they help make our seasonal events and celebrations fun for all our visitors.
Ranger Volunteer
As a ranger volunteer you will work with the team to hlep look after, improve and protect the parkland so that nature and wildlife can thrive and visitors can enjoy the space.
Existing roles that we’re not currently recruiting for
Bookshop Volunteer, Business Services (Office) Volunteer, Facilities Volunteer, Dry Stone Wall Volunteer, Visitor Welcome Volunteer, Gardens Volunteer, Make and Mend Volunteer, Research Volunteer, Run Leader Volunteer, Walk Leader Volunteer, Marketing and Communications Volunteer, Visitor Experience Volunteer, House Guide Volunteer
If you are particularly interested in joining one of these teams, let us know and, if we’re still not recruiting, we can add you to a waiting list.
Training and support
Successful volunteers will receive training and support, travelling costs and flexible hours along with further opportunities to volunteer with their family.
Volunteering was such a great move for me. You meet lot of nice people - staff and volunteers - and are able to share your interests with others. [Wentworth Castle Gardens] is also a lovely spot to spend time.
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Get in touch about volunteering at Wentworth Castle Gardens
Email the team at volunteerwcg@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information about our current roles.
You can also take a look using the link below and search 'Wentworth Castle Gardens’ to find opportunities and apply.
Corporate volunteering
We host corporate volunteering days during the year. If you would be interested in donating your time and skills to support the work of the National Trust, please get in touch.
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