VOLUNTEERS are needed to work at the National Trust's Kingston Lacy attraction.

National Trust bosses say the Italian-inspired house and gardens are attracting more people than ever, and they have vacancies for visitor welcome volunteers, weekend room guides and raffle ticket sellers.

Kingston Lacy visitor welcome manager Alison Gale said: "We are keen to welcome new faces of all ages to our friendly and enthusiastic team at Kingston Lacy.

"If you have time to spare, whether a few hours or days a month, we’d love to meet you."

Current volunteer Alex Shaw said: "I have made so many friends, met many different people, learnt a lot and become part of a great team.

"Having been self employed for my whole life, in retirement it is lovely to do something different to your career path."

Email kingstonlacy@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01202 883402 if you are interested.