VOLUNTEERING AT THE DEVONSHIRE GROUP
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My wife and I are extremely lucky to work alongside a team of people who love and care for the Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey Estates and other parts of the Devonshire Group as much as we do.
Visitors and guests say it is the warm, friendly and helpful welcome they receive, which singles out our colleagues – making every visit special. It is so important that every visitor and every colleague is treated as we would all expect to be treated, with courtesy and respect.
As a volunteer within the Devonshire Group, we welcome your involvement in the estates and businesses; we believe your work and enthusiasm are essential to the continued success of our estates, and actively promote opportunities for you to have your say.
Our vison and values were created from the heart of our family and everything we do is with these vision and values in mind.
We strive to attract exceptional people into our volunteer teams, so if our values strike a chord with you, we would be delighted to have you on board.
The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire
ABOUT OUR VOLUNTEERING ROLES
GARDEN VOLUNTEERS
With a love of the great outdoors, our garden volunteers enjoy developing their horticultural skills while meeting new people by assisting our garden team and helping with general upkeep. Our garden volunteers enjoy getting stuck in by planting and caring for our trees, shrubs, plants and bulbs as well as tidying, dead-heading, weeding, mulching, collecting litter and border upkeep.
VISITOR WELCOME VOLUNTEERS
With their friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic personalities, our visitor welcome volunteers enjoy approaching, welcoming and assisting visitors to Chatsworth and providing them with information about Chatsworth and our services. Our volunteers also enjoy driving buggies to provide transport for visitors.
VOLUNTEER FOR THE DEVONSHIRE EDUCATION TRUST AT CHATSWORTH OR BOLTON ABBEY
Our friendly and approachable Devonshire Education Trust volunteers develop their skills and experience by assisting with activities carried out within Chatsworth’s education programme. They enjoy researching and developing resources to support the education programme at Chatsworth, assisting with the preparations for school visits and supporting the promotion and marketing of our education programmes.
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VOLUNTEER STORIES
“When I first applied to become a volunteer I had no wish to become formally employed, I was retired so why would I? I love coming to Chatsworth and I applied to become a guide two years ago; I was successful and haven’t looked back. I am now well and truly part of the Chatsworth family.”
David, Visitor Experience team
“After taking early retirement following 30-year career in the retail industry, I was looking for something completely different, that would provide stimulation in an environment where I could thrive. Being part of the education team at Bolton Abbey provides this and more - being part of a fun and forward thinking team, where people really matter is hugely rewarding.”
Allison, Devonshire Educational Trust
“Since starting as a volunteer this year it has been very rewarding for me to see the enjoyment on the children's faces when they come to Bolton Abbey. I would recommend being a volunteer and working with the dedicated team. It is very rewarding and I have also learnt so much.”
Janet, Devonshire Educational Trust
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS
As a volunteer, you are offered generous benefits for your time and commitment to our estates, including:
- The opportunity to develop new skills, make new friends and gain practical experience for your CV
- Reimbursed travel expenses
- An estate pass providing free entrance and discounts across our Estates (after a qualifying period)