We are looking for a number of volunteers to join our friendly team of skilled horticulturists and volunteers at Chatsworth. You will volunteer alongside the garden team, supporting them in maintaining and developing the gardens to an exceptionally high standard. Garden volunteers are involved in a wide range of horticultural tasks, including in our ornamental gardens, productive gardens, glasshouses and plant nursery.

These volunteering opportunities are predominately outdoor roles suitable for individuals with a keen interest in horticulture who are reliable, value Chatsworth’s heritage and enjoy communicating and interacting with other people.

Being able to fit in with and volunteer as part of an established team is key to this role.

We are looking for volunteers who can help over Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, and you should be able to commit to a minimum of half a day per week.

What we can offer you

• A meaningful volunteer role well suited to your interests and skills
• The chance to make new friends and give your time alongside likeminded people and become part of the Devonshire Group
• Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
• An estate pass providing free entrance and discounts across our Estates (after a qualifying period, which entitles you to a wide range of exclusive additional benefits)
• A week one induction and additional training provided
• Any necessary equipment you might need to carry our your role
• The opportunity to give feedback about your volunteer role
• The opportunity to apply for internally advertised roles
• The opportunity to gain practical experience and develop new skills for your CV

Interested and want to know more then view our full role description and apply on our careers site.

This advert will close once all these opportunities are filled so we suggest early submission of your interest.

Note, please incorporate your covering letter in to the same document as your CV before uploading this to our recruitment system. Please indicate your preference for volunteering on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday within your application

If your application is successful you will be invited to attend a group visit and garden tour on Tuesday 21 May 2024.