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Tearoom Assistant

Volunteering opportunity with Kellie Castle, National Trust for Scotland

Organisation
Kellie Castle, National Trust for Scotland
Type
Catering
Benefits
Museums / galleries / heritage
Age
16 to 100
Expenses
Yes – The NTS reimburses travel expenses & fuel costs (45p per mile). These can be easily claimed back through the online system.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO101983 · updated 18 August 2026

About this opportunity

Tearoom Assistants play a valuable role in welcoming visitors from all over the world to Kellie Castle & Garden and ensuring they make the most of their visit. The tearoom serves hot and cold drinks, as well as warm soups, cakes, and scones, providing a cosy and relaxing space to reflect and refresh at Kellie Castle. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for experience in a hospitality setting, customer-facing roles, or just wanting to brush up on their barista skills. You also play an important part in promoting the National Trust for Scotland, an independent charity that speaks up for Scotland’s heritage, cares for historic properties, and protects our natural landscapes and the wildlife that call them home.

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

Generally, you will be working with a small team of other volunteers and staff. The Trust will provide an induction and training about the property and your role, daily duties within the tearoom, as well as information about the National Trust for Scotland and its values. You’ll be supported by the Volunteer Manager and shadow team members while you build your confidence in the role. The Trust will help you to keep learning while you volunteer, with free access to all the courses in its online e-learning system

Experience

No experience is required as full training can be provided. Just a friendly, warm demeanour, a willingness to learn and an interest in interacting with visitors from all backgrounds & cultures to provide a safe & welcoming environment, as well as an enthusiasm for the work and values of the National Trust for Scotland.

Restrictions

People under 16 are welcome to volunteer with the NTS but need parental consent and not all roles will be suitable as supervision will be required. Please email directly to discuss options if this applies to you

How to apply

Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat

Travel

All opportunities are based on the property. The property is not on public transport routes but has car parking available, including accessible parking at castle, and bike racks.

Nearest public transport stop is Pittenweem. A Flexibus from local villages is available by pre-booking on 01382 540624 or the Flexibus App – ‘FLEXIBUS 2.0’

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