Found 111 volunteering opportunities in Australia

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 services are required of a person to co-ordinate maintenance of the building exterior and interior and its immediate grounds. This will involve performance of some basic maintenance and gardening, as well as organising tradespeople and Council staff to carry out other maintenance activities.

The services are required of a person to co-ordinate the cataloguing and filing of photographs donated to the Macleay River Historical Society. The person will also be responsible for the maintenance of our collection of over 60,000 historical photographs and records associated with these.

The services are required of a person to meet and greet visitors to Kempsey Museum, attend to telephone calls and answer routine enquiries on the Museum’s operations such as opening hours, location and entry prices.

MARINE RESCUE NSW - ULLADULLA BRANCH POSITION: VOLUNTEER BASE CLEANER

Are you passionate about preserving our cultural heritage and advocating for its importance in our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact as part of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)'s (NTAV) Membership Ambassador Team! To further enhance our membership program and engage with the public, we are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our Membership Ambassador Team.

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.

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.

Help community members with repair work for flood affected properties, work with a team of likeminded people who are inspired to help people to repair their homes to return or remain in their homes.

Victorian Goldfields Railways are looking for Kiosk and Shop Volunteers

If you love meeting new people and being a helpful member of a friendly team this might be right for you. We are looking for capable people to assist with visitor admissions, visitor orientation and museum shop sales.

Are you interested in working in a warehouse, working with other people, and helping those in need? Western Emergency Relief Network are looking for volunteers to assist them in their warehouse.

Do you enjoy hands-on work in interesting places? Are you looking to share your skills, or develop new skills, in gardening or maintenance? The National Trust (NSW) is currently recruiting garden and maintenance volunteers to work as valuable members of the Trust’s team at our prestigious Everglades property at Leura!

Ever wanted to drive a steam train? Well, this might be the beginning of that journey!

Assist residents to return home -Repair to Return is our motto

Would you like to preserve and share the rich legacy of the Everglades? Come join us in the beautiful tea rooms of the Everglades to welcome visitors and contribute to its smooth operations.

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.

Members of Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney’s (LLH2HS’s) Community Crew can volunteer with one of Australia’s leading crisis-support and suicide-prevention organisation to help build resilience and increase safety in our community.