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Volunteering in Sussex

It's the passion of volunteers that helps make the places we care for extra special. Whether it's making new friends, working in amazing spaces or just knowing that you're helping a great cause, there's lots of reason to lend a hand with the National Trust in Sussex.

Volunteer opportunities in East Sussex

A volunteer sells a cake, sandwich and hot drink to a visitor, through the window, at Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex
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Volunteering at Sheffield Park 

Volunteers are a vital part of our team. See how you could get involved with the work we do here, and join us.

Bodiam Castle from the left front, wispy clouds in summer skies above
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Volunteering at Bodiam Castle 

Would you like to volunteer at Bodiam Castle? Come and join our friendly team, which helps to look after this 14th-century moated castle in tranquil East Sussex.

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Volunteering at Bateman's 

Would you like to volunteer at Bateman’s? Come and join our friendly team, which helps to look after the former home of Rudyard Kipling in tranquil East Sussex.

A volunteer room guide talks to a visitor at Greenway in Devon
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Volunteering at Monk's House 

Find out about the kind of volunteering opportunities we have on offer, from gardening to room guiding. Join our friendly team to learn new skills, meet new people and have fun.

Volunteer opportunities in West Sussex

A close up image of a pair of hands gently pricking out seedlings in a seed tray
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Volunteering at Nymans 

Discover how you can volunteer and become part of the story of the stunning house and gardens at Nymans in West Sussex. From gardening to piano playing and baking to bookshops, there's plenty to get involved with. To chat with us about volunteering, call 01444 405255 or email nymans@nationaltrust.org.uk

Visitors with a volunteer room steward at Petworth House, West Sussex
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Volunteering at Petworth House and Park 

Find out about volunteering at Petworth House and Park. With opportunities inside and outdoors, there’s a range of roles available helping to care for this special place.

Two garden volunteers kneeling on the grass at Lamb House, East Sussex, near a circular white wrought-iron bench with the house in the background
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Volunteering at Lamb House 

Find out about volunteering with the team at Lamb House. With various opportunities in the house and garden, you could help us protect this special place.

A group of volunteers gardening together at Standen in West Sussex
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Volunteering at Standen 

Volunteers are essential to the work we do at Standen. Varied roles include greeting visitors, working front of house in the café or keeping the garden looking its best. If you'd like to talk to us about volunteering, please call 01342 323029 or email us at standen@nationaltrust.org.uk

Volunteer gardener at work in the flower border in June at Godolphin, Cornwall
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Volunteering at Woolbeding Gardens 

Why not join the team that looks after Woolbeding Gardens? From getting more exercise in the garden to learning something new, there are plenty of reasons to volunteer with us.

Supporter groups in Sussex

Join your local supporter group in Sussex and enjoy talks, visits, holidays, volunteering and other social events while supporting the Trust’s conservation.

A view of the ruins of the old house in Nymans Garden, West Sussex
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Supporter groups in Sussex 

National Trust supporter groups across Sussex help to raise funds for places like Nymans and Sheffield Park, while also getting together for days out, talks and volunteering.

All volunteering opportunities in Sussex

    A group of people listening to a volunteer as they lead a guided tour around the house of Mompesson House, Salisbury, Wiltshire

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