Join our Volunteer Team
volunteering at picton
Picton Castle Gardens is always delighted to welcome new volunteers to join our team. Voluntary work can include any of the following roles:
- Stewarding the castle’s state rooms
- Assisting in the Gift shop
- Helping with guided tours of the Castle and looking after large groups
- Assisting with our regular programme of events including our Christmas Fair, concerts, weddings, Summer Fair and more
- Basic gardening and routine garden maintenance
As well as enjoying some good company and having fun, volunteers are given full training and offered a discount in the shop, as well as invitations to social events.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Picton Castle Gardens please contact us on 01437 751 326 or email director@pictoncastle.co.uk
Alternatively you can attend one of our volunteer open afternoons, our 2023 schedule is as follows:
Wednesday 8th February 2-4pm
Wednesday 8th March 2-4pm
Wednesday 19th April 3-5pm
Wednesday 10th May 3-5pm
Wednesday 14th June 3-5pm
Wednesday 12th July 3-5pm
Wednesday 13th September 3-5pm
Wednesday 11th October 3-5pm
Wednesday 29th November 2-4pm
Wednesday 20th December 3-5pm (Christmas get together)
The open afternoons are usually held inside the castle, however, as the great hall is currently under restoration, our first meeting on 8th February will take place in the restaurant. Please call or email if you wish to attend.