Become a Volunteer

There are two ways you can become a volunteer at the Trust.

• Fill in the online application form 
  OR
  email your details with your CV to info@nationaltrust.com.au

• Become a member of the Trust and join a Committee. The role of Committee volunteers is to provide ongoing support and fundraising to museums and properties. There are four types of Committees that are located in three regional areas across New South Wales:
  
  - Branch Committee
  - Fundraising Committee
  - Management Committee
  - Advisory Schedule

Help us protect our heritage by undertaking a regular volunteer commitment!

Job Descriptions

Front of House                    
Friendly outgoing volunteers greet visitors at properties, museums and galleries

Clerical 
Assist with membership drives, computer data entry, typing and other office tasks 
at the National Trust Service Centre located at Watson’s Road, Observatory Hill

Food Service                       
Serve drinks and refreshments at special events and promotions and at properties, museums and galleries. Serve delicious Devonshire teas at properties

Garden Maintenance         
Assist with gardening maintenance in some of New South Wales most prestigious gardens or participate in organic gardening information sessions

Guiding                                 
Especially suited to people with excellent communication skills, guides conduct tours of our historic sites and provide interesting and accurate accounts of the social, architectural and historical aspects of the property. Be involved in ghost tour guiding! Unleash your story telling skills!

Promotions & Events          
Assist with the Trust’s activities with theatre nights, exhibitions, dinners and fundraising activities. The Trust also holds special functions on important days like National Trust Day and participates in heritage Festival events. These promotional positions suit volunteers who are members of the National Trust.                                        

Shop Assistant                     
Serve local and international visitors in National Trust shops located at properties. These positions suit people who have retail and/or cash handling experience. We also provide training in our Point of Sale technology.

Research & Documenting                         
Utilise your specialist skills and join our advocacy team to help save valuable heritage items by assisting with Conservation Management Plans. Collate

Fundraising & Sponsorship                     
The Trust is reliant on membership to keep functioning – promote membership at the properties