A Norton Conyers volunteer would be getting a wonderful opportunity to help support a hidden treasure of Yorkshire which has a strong historical link to its historic Royal guests and a literary connection with Bronte's Jane Eyre. The walled gardens themselves are beautiful, peaceful and filled with unique plants that give pleasure to expert gardeners and casual visitors alike. The role of a volunteer during an afternoon would include meeting and greeting visitors to the gardens which are free to the public, and be able to point out the seasonal points of interest, the fruit orchard, the rare plants and the flower borders. Various gardening tasks can be undertaken with the supervision or direction of the head gardener. The orangery at the centre of the garden gives shade and shelter and frames a view of the floral borders that lead down to the large estate which is used for grazing animals. There is also a small shop where rare plants, fruit and cut flowers can be sold to visitors which is looked after by volunteers. The volunteer will be responsible for unlocking the garden before opening and locking up after the visitors have left