Wimpole is owned and managed by the National Trust, Europe's largest conservation charity, which looks after beautiful places for everyone, for ever. We are a busy working estate with a Farm, an 18th ...
Growing Wimpole Together Project Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Short term role
Contact person
Anne French
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Requirements
#125298
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How would you like to spend some time outdoors – probably in the rain and the mud – helping local children plant trees for a new hedge?
We are looking for volunteers to help us with a hedge planting project for local primary schools from 9 November to 11 December 2026. Would suit those who love nature, enjoy outdoors work and interacting with the public and are available one day a week during this period.
By getting involved, you could…
- Spend time outdoors in a beautiful setting
- Help children connect with nature
- Help the National Trust restore nature on Wimpole Estate
- Have fun as part of a friendly team
- Leave a lasting legacy for future generations
- Learn more about nature and the environment
You’d also be joining Europe’s largest conservation charity and the wider National Trust team proudly looking after 780 miles of coastline, over 250,000 hectares of land, over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves (including lighthouses, villages, pubs and a gold mine!). We are a unique charity welcoming millions of people each year and with a vision to open up places for the benefit of everyone, for ever.
What’s involved?
- There is no need to be nature expert – you can learn on the job and full training will be provided
- Preparing the ground for children to plant small trees (making holes).
- Being outside in all weathers – most likely the rain and the mud
- Giving the school groups a warm welcome when they arrive and engaging with children, teachers and parents/guardians
- Being part of a team that may need to adapt and change in response to local needs and National Trust priorities.
- A DBS check may be required, subject to new guidance
We want all our volunteers to feel welcome and to have an equally positive experience when volunteering with us. So, volunteers will:
- Be provided with the necessary induction, training, equipment and reasonable adjustments to do this role well and safely
- Be offered expenses to cover agreed travel costs between home and place of volunteering.
- Have remote access to support, news and rotas via our volunteer website
This role will suit you if you are …
- Available one day week (Mon-Fri) between 9 November and 11 December
- Reasonably fit and healthy
- A good team worker
- Happy to engage with children, teachers and parents/guardians
- Happy taking instructions from National Trust staff
All National Trust volunteers will be asked to
- Respect and uphold the National Trust values whilst volunteering with us
- Complete training required of all NT volunteers and any role specific training
- Adhere to relevant policies and processes including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity
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About Wimpole - National Trust
Wimpole is owned and managed by the National Trust, Europe's largest conservation charity, which looks after beautiful places for everyone, for ever. We are a busy working estate with a Farm, an 18th Century mansion house surrounded by gardens and parkland, with a shop, a second hand books shop, cafes and restaurant. Volunteers support us with our work in all areas of the estate and new opportunities arise all the time.
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