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Every day, hundreds of people up and down the country help us to tell the story of England, and you could be one of them.

Whether it’s helping to plant bulbs in formal gardens, running craft workshops for families or answering questions from curious visitors, there are a huge range of roles available.

Why Volunteer

We are recruiting

We are recruiting for a number of exciting roles that can be carried out in a Covid secure way. The majority of our sites are now open but with certain restrictions still in place to keep everyone safe. You can use the search function below to see what roles are currently available near you. We look forward to meeting you soon. 

For more information how we are Covid secure please see our FAQ page.

 

Find a volunteer opportunity

Ways to volunteer

  • Supporting our visitors

    Share your passion and enthusiasm with our visitors by providing a warm and friendly welcome, telling stories and answering questions.

  • Maintaining our gardens

    As a garden volunteer you can immerse yourself in some of the most glorious gardens in England.

  • Encouraging learning

    Bring history to life for young people by helping to deliver activities and workshops to school groups or families.

  • Behind the scenes

    Our volunteers are busy behind the scenes in our offices, archives and storerooms in locations across the country.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

English Heritage are committed to improving equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) for our volunteers as well as our employees and visitors as this shapes how we tell the story of England. By widening our reach and broadening our opportunities to new audiences, we can ensure that everyone feels connected to the places we care for on behalf of the nation. 

Read more here

Volunteer Focus Magazine

Twice a year we publish Volunteer Focus, our fantastic magazine for our fantastic volunteers. Read the latest edition and catch up with some back issues.

Read the magazine

Apply today

Register your interest by completing our online form or you can download it and email it to volunteer.enquiries@english-heritage.org.uk

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