Found 14 volunteering opportunities in Sydney City

Our steam tug Waratah built 1902 at Cockatoo Island badly needs help to maintain paintwork by removing and treating rust, then re-painting. Sydney Heritage Fleet is voluntary group dedicated to preserving, restoring and operating vessels representing our Maritime history. We own in addition to many smaller boats, the former VIP steam yacht Lady Hopetoun, ex-Moreton Bay pilot steamer John Oxley, and the mighty 1,000 passenger double-ended Sydney Harbour Ferry Kanangra

Want to make a difference with your volunteering, preserving maritime history while spending your time with a great team in a friendly environment? Sydney Heritage Fleet is a volunteer organisation dedicated to preserving, restoring and operating vessels which represent Australia's maritime history. They include Tall Ship James Craig, ferry Kanangra, steamship John Oxley, 1902 steam tug Waratah, 1902 VIP launch Lady Hopetoun, 1903 schooner Boomerang and several diesel motor launches.

The Sydney Heritage Fleet Workshops in Rozelle Bay is a busy hive of activity. Our main restoration project is steamer John Oxley, and there are many regularly used vessels on which maintenance is essential. You will find yourself in a very happy friendly work environment where there are no cliques or feuds or jealousies. Just the keen desire to have the joy of having a productive day.

Are you passionate about animal welfare and have always thought about volunteering but didn’t know where to start? Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community?

Sydney Heritage Fleet owns, restores and operates historic steam ships, sailing ships and many smaller launches. Our current major project is the restoration to full ocean-going condition of John Oxley a former Moreton Bay pilot steamer, 760 tons. You, the volunteer will be a skilled welder and steel fabricator to aid in the final stages of hull restoration, particularly the forecastle. Your team leader is gentle giant whose welding surpasses marine standard for boiler work.

Come and join the team at May Gibbs’ Nutcote and welcome our visitors.

Put your handyman skills to use at May Gibbs’ Nutcote to ensure that we look our best.

Be the face and voice of DoggieRescue! Greet our doggie walkers, answer the phone, sell items in the shop, receive donations, and generally tell people about us and the great work we do! Be part of an essential team that rescues animals from death row in pounds around NSW. This is an active role - you'll get your 10000 steps up! its noisy, its busy but its a lot of fun! Training and support provided. We are currently looking for volunteers to help on weekends 10am - 2pm or 11am - 3pm

James Craig is a magnificent operating tall ship – a 3-masted barque built in 1874 so she is now 148 years old – and she needs you to help look after her!

Sydney Heritage Fleet owns, restores and operates fine examples of our maritime heritage. Including 1902 steam tug Waratah, 1902 VIP steam launch Lady Hopetoun, 1,000-passenger doublle ended ferry Kanangra and many historic vessels especially tall ship James Craig. We need your help to complete the restoration of ex-Moreton Bay pilot steamer John Oxley (760 tons) by joining our riveting team.

Sydney Heritage Fleet is voluntary group dedicated to preserving, restoring and operating vessels representing our Maritime history. We own in addition to many smaller boats, the former VIP steam yacht Lady Hopetoun, steam tug Waratah (1902, Cockatoo Island), !,000 passenger double-ended Sydney Harbour Ferry Kanangra, and ex-Moreton Bay pilot steamer John Oxley, for which we need deck hands.

Sydney Heritage Fleet owns world-famous barque James Craig a fully rigged iron ship built 1874. From a rusted skeletal hulk in Recherche Bay Tasmania, she has been completely rebuilt by the volunteers at Sydney Heritage Fleet and now makes harbour and ocean voyages for the public often setting all of her 21 sails. Keeping her seaworthy needs constant attention , to paintwork, woodwork, rigging and deck caulking. We need you to join the happy team who carry out this work regularly on the ship.

Join the crew at the Australian National Maritime Museum. Veterans can join as volunteers thanks to a new program in partnership with Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC). Volunteers will receive training and join a variety of interesting roles that match their skills, experience, interests, and preferences. Roles are flexible and open to all ages.

Are you passionate about cats 😺? Would you like to be a part of a small (but enthusiastic!) cat rescue? Could you commit to a few hours every now and then or just a few hours as a once off to help us with our fundraising strategy?