Volunteer with Us
Interested in history, art, music, or food? Would you consider volunteering in the heart of the North Norfolk countryside?
Discover the joy of giving your time at Mannington and Wolterton, where every volunteer becomes part of a welcoming community and helps preserve two extraordinary historic estates. Whether you’re drawn to beautiful landscapes, heritage buildings, connecting with others, volunteering here offers meaningful experiences, new friendships, opportunities to delve into the past or be part of new project, and make a genuine difference. Join us and help keep these remarkable places thriving for everyone to enjoy.
Are you interested in gardening and nature? History and the arts? Sharing stories and inspiring future generations?
Please do not hesitate to get in touch to find out more about how to become a volunteer and to receive full role descriptions.
Please complete the form below or contact info@mannington.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you!
Current Volunteering Opportunities
Event Support Volunteers
We are delighted to present our programme of events taking place at Wolterton and Mannington throughout 2026. We have a variety of opportunities for volunteers to support the smooth running of these engaging and vibrant events. Volunteer duties may include stewarding, welcoming guests, assisting with car parking, and speaking with visitors at our stand about volunteering opportunities.
Volunteers supporting our evening events will, from time to time, have the opportunity enjoy the performance/experience.
- 10th May – Vintage Fair – Mannington (daytime)
- 17th May – The Gesualdo Six – Wolterton (evening)
- 24th May – Wild about Mannington – Mannington (daytime)
- 13th & 14th June – Wellness at Wolterton (daytime)
- Further event dates available by request
- Currently open to our existing volunteers – Please get in touch for further information and to register your availability
Storybook Sunday Storyteller – Mannington
Opportunity for engaging and confident volunteers to assist with Storybook Sundays, a 20-to-30-minute storytelling session to families of varying ages. Sessions take place at 12pm each Sunday during the open season.
- Familiarisation/orientation training provided
- Regular shifts available
- Please contact us to receive a role description/further information
- Coming Soon – Register your interest now
Art Installation Stewardship – Wolterton
Plans are underway for the arrival of an art installation at Wolterton, which will be open for public view from late Spring to the end of October (details to be confirmed). If you are interested in art and meeting people, we would love to hear from you – this is a lovely opportunity to introduce art to visitors of all ages, within the wonderful historic setting of Wolterton hall.
- Please get in touch for further information and to register your availability
- Familiarisation training will be given
- Currently open to our existing volunteers
Assistant Guide – Mannington
A fantastic opportunity for nature and wildlife enthusiasts; this interesting role takes place at dawn and dusk when wildlife is at its best. You will assist the lead guide with the visitors on a walk around the grounds of Mannington, pointing out things of interest and helping visitors to experience a safe and fun environment.
- Familiarisation/orientation training provided
- Sessions will take place at dawn and dusk – early morning/evening shifts
- Please contact us to receive a role description/further information
- Coming Soon – Register your interest now
Education Heroes - Mannington
Mannington is a wonderful location for school children to explore nature up close and the experience benefits of learning in an outdoor setting. During 2026 we will also launch the revival of the much-loved Mannington Minnows children’s nature holiday club.
We are keen to offer volunteers with an educational background, the opportunity to be part of the team to deliver educational nature-based activities such as pond dipping, identifying species of trees and plants and learning about the wonderful wildlife inhabiting the area.
- This role requires specific skills and experience, please get in touch to receive a role description.
- High tier education volunteer roles will require DBS checks
- Sessions will take place during weekdays and weekends
- Coming Soon – Register your interest now
Garden Tour Guide – Mannington
This opportunity to lead garden 45-minute garden tours at Mannington is perfect for garden lovers and those interested in heritage. Tours will take place during our open season March to October inclusive. You will need to be comfortable leading small groups and sharing planting/history stories and be on hand to answer visitor questions.
- Familiarisation/orientation training provided
- Regular shifts available
- Please contact us to receive a role description/further information
- Coming Soon – Register your interest now
Amble Walk Leader - Mannington
This is a lovely opportunity for a nature and wildlife lover to be outdoors in beautiful surroundings. Mannington Ambles consist of leading small groups of visitors on 45-minute walks to the bird hide/boardwalk to observe wildlife up close.
- Familiarisation/orientation training provided
- Regular shifts available
- Please contact us to receive a role description/further information
- Coming Soon – Register your interest now
Some of our upcoming projects aren’t quite ready for volunteer recruitment yet, but they’re on the way! If you’d like to hear about them first, let us know—register your interest today and we’ll contact you when roles open.