Volunteering Opportunity: VO101984

• Room Guide
  with Kellie Castle, National Trust for Scotland.

  Created/last updated: 17/12/2025

  
  

  About this opportunity:	Room Guides play a key role in welcoming visitors from all over the world to Kellie Castle & Garden and ensuring they make the most of their visit  •  From welcoming visitors and providing Guided Tours or partaking in Open Guiding, you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm about the long history of the property and the talented families who once lived there  •  You also play an important role 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  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	16
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Generally, you'll 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, as well as information about the National Trust for Scotland and its values. You'll be supported by the Volunteer Manager and shadow other guides until you feel confident within your 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, as well as specialist talks and events.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - The National Trust for Scotland can reimburse travel expenses and fuel costs (45p per mile). These can be easily claimed back through the Trust's online system.
  Experience required:	No experience is required, just a genuine interest in the preservation of Scottish heritage, a willingness to learn & share that information while engaging with visitors from all backgrounds & cultures, as well as an enthusiasm for the work and values of the National Trust for Scotland.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	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
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.