Volunteer Roles

The Gardens Trust both supports and relies on a network of dedicated volunteers across England and Wales to help us protect and promote historic designed landscapes. Could you volunteer for us?

Volunteers provide invaluable support to 37 County Gardens Trusts across a range of activities from historical research to events, social media, publicity and administration. Without their generous support, our work would not be possible.

County Gardens Trusts are always looking for more volunteers to help with the important work of protecting historic designed landscapes. They welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and experience levels – particularly those from communities who are underrepresented in heritage and the environment sectors. Training will be provided locally and through the Gardens Trust’s Volunteer Support team.

Here are some current volunteer opportunities from across our network – for more information about a role, please contact the relevant County Gardens Trust.

Garden History Storyteller Volunteer

We’re looking for volunteers who can dedicate up to 5 hours per month to help us share our passion for historic parks and gardens, and our purpose to protect them, with new audiences.

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us tell lesser-known or untold stories from gardens, parks and other designed landscapes across the country through our digital communications channels (social media, website). The role will involve researching gardens and uncovering histories that will help us to engage new, younger and more diverse audiences.