Are you a local history enthusiast, green-fingered gardener or keen conservationist? Then the National Trust for Scotland needs your skills to help make a difference, whether it’s welcoming visitors to some of Scotland’s most beautiful historic buildings or helping out in their glorious gardens.
Right now, there are volunteering opportunities on offer at Castle Fraser, Sauchen, Crathes Castle in Banchory and Drum Castle by Banchory. Volunteering with the Trust is a great way to get involved with the charity’s conservation work, make a contribution to your community and help protect and preserve some of Scotland’s treasures.
Castle Fraser is currently looking for volunteer guides and membership recruiters. Crathes Castle has opportunities with their Rangers service and Drum Castle is looking for keen volunteers to get involved with gardening, events and education projects.
John Barber, a volunteer guide at Brodie Castle in Forres, says that his role has changed his life. He said:
“I come from an IT background, and I went into IT at a time when people who did that got on better with computers than with people. I avoided public speaking for the whole of my working life.”
Now John revels in his role of showing parties around Brodie Castle.
As well as gaining new skills and experience, volunteers at the Trust make a vital contribution to the work of one of Scotland’s largest conservation charities.
Head of Volunteering, Violet Dalton said:
“As a conservation charity, we depend on the time and skills of dedicated volunteers to help maintain our fantastic properties, provide a great service to visitors and conserve our landscapes and wildlife. There are loads of exciting opportunities in your area, so please visit our volunteering website for more information.”
For more information on current volunteering opportunities and to apply, visit
www.nts.org.uk/volunteering.