Volunteer with Us
Interested in history, art, music, or food? Would you consider volunteering in the heart of the North Norfolk countryside?
Volunteering
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
Gallery Host – Wolterton
Are you a keen historian? Art lover? Do you love meeting new people? We are looking to build our team of enthusiastic volunteers who welcome, assist and engage with visitors to our temporary art exhibition and events.
As a Gallery Host and Visitor Experience Guide, you will play a key role in welcoming audiences, enhancing their engagement with the artwork, and ensuring a memorable and enjoyable event experience.
What you can expect:
- Training and induction
- Flexible shifts
- An exciting opportunity to meet new people, including fellow volunteers, artists, and visitors from all backgrounds
- Being part of vibrant and interesting events
- Volunteer rewards
Learn more about becoming a Gallery Host here
To apply, click here
Volunteer Gardener - Mannington
Join us as a Volunteer Gardener at Mannington and help care for one of Norfolk’s oldest and most beautiful gardens. First established in the 15th century, the gardens continue to evolve, with exciting plans to enhance planting schemes, strengthen connections with the surrounding landscape, and create inspiring spaces for visitors and wildlife alike. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a new volunteer community and contribute to the future of this historic estate.
Working alongside our experienced gardening team, you’ll support a variety of hands-on horticultural activities, including planting, pruning, weeding, sowing, propagating, harvesting, and general garden maintenance. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply passionate about gardening and the outdoors, you’ll have the chance to develop your skills, meet like-minded people, and enjoy spending time in a stunning setting. Training, tools, refreshments, and ongoing support are all provided.
Click here to view the full role description and find out how to apply.
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.