Volunteering at Waddesdon
Are you a people person with a positive attitude and some spare time? Consider joining our team of volunteers at Waddesdon!
Connect
Be active
Keep learning
Give back
Why Volunteer?
- Gain valuable experience and boost your career prospects
- Meet new people and become part of a welcoming community
- Enjoy Waddesdon’s stunning collection and grounds
- Share your enthusiasm and knowledge to our visitors
- Make a Difference: Help us create memorable experiences for our visitors.
Join our friendly team and bring joy to every visit at Waddesdon. As a volunteer, you’ll be the warm welcome that makes a day out special. Immerse yourself in the beauty of our landscape and the charm of our historic property. Interested in making a difference? Apply now and return the completed form to us.
Volunteering Opportunities
Stables Café volunteer
Are you friendly and welcoming? Join the Catering team at the Stables Café, set in a historic courtyard near the woodland playground. We’re seeking weekend help to greet visitors and serve delicious food.
House Host volunteer
Love history and chatting with people? Our House Hosts bring the stories of Waddesdon Manor to life. They tell stories about the house, its history and collections and adapt these to suit different audiences. If you are interested, please let us know.
Visitor Insights volunteer
Enjoy making people feel welcome? As a Visitor Insights Volunteer, you’ll greet visitors as they exit the house, guide them, and encourage survey completion. You’ll be a friendly face, chatting with them about their day.
Retail Volunteer
Our retail volunteers play a crucial role in helping visitors find the perfect items in our shop. Use your customer service skills to enhance their shopping experience. We’re looking for people with weekend availability.
Grounds Host volunteer
Love the outdoors, greeting and chatting with people, then Grounds Hosting could be for you! This is a directional role, providing our visitors with information about Waddesdon and helping them get the best out of their day.
Seasonal Weekday Gardener Volunteer
Love gardening and spending time outdoors? Then this role might be right for you. We are looking for gardeners to support us through April to November. If you are interested, then please get in touch.
Christmas Catering Host Volunteer
Would you like to be part of Waddesdon at Christmas time? Love chatting to people? We are looking for Christmas Catering Hosts to support our Food & Beverage team in welcoming visitors to our Restaurant and Stables Café. If you are interested please get in touch.
Events Volunteer
Get involved with Events throughout the year: Feb Half-term, Easter, May Half-Term, Chilli Fest, Halloween & Christmas! Ensure visitors get the most out of their experience. There’s always something amazing to be involved with at Waddesdon.
For more information contact: volunteer@waddesdon.org.uk
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