Volunteering

Be a part of Blithewold!

Every year Blithewold comes alive, welcoming new and returning visitors.
Her dedicated and talented volunteers provide gracious hospitality, sharing their knowledge and skills and working hard to continue the legacy of this gracious seaside estate. The Blithewold volunteer family is warm and inviting. Many are fellow Members, but all are helping to insure continuity for generations to come.


It’s also a great opportunity to meet new people, learn, and be inspired!

Here’s a brief list of where you can invest your time and talents:

  • House Docent:
    • Welcome and assist guests
  • Garden Docent: (Weekends, May – October)
    • Welcome and assist guests outside, in the Gardens
  • Garden: (Tues., Wed., Thurs., May – October)
    • Hands-in-the-soil fun!
  • Visitor Center:
    • Take care of admissions, Membership and Gift Shop sales
  • Afternoon Teas:
    • During Daffodil Days and Christmas Season and for some Group Tours during the rest of the Season
  • Programs:
    • Most of the Programs listed on the website are staffed by volunteers. Greet, direct, and assist guests; serve refreshments; prepare crafts, etc.
  • Event Registration
  • Christmas Decorating

Please join us and enjoy Blithewold Mansion, Gardens &
Arboretum on another, more interactive level.

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Dedicated Volunteers in Action

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Thank you for all your help.
We’ll see you soon!