Found 18 Trades & Maintenance volunteering opportunities in Australia

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!

Do you like effecting hands on, tangible change? Results you can see? Not afraid of a little hard work? Yes, yes and yes – cool! Want to use these superpowers for good and have a positive impact on the rescue and rehabilitation of domestic companion animals and wildlife. The Rescue Collective is looking for passionate people to help us with our working bees and transporting of supplies.

Are you a problem solver with a knack for fixing things? Luckystars seeks volunteer Handy Persons. Whether you prefer solo projects or teamwork, this role offers a chance to contribute positively. Responsibilities include maintenance, repairs, special projects like carpentry, painting, and plumbing. Requirements: familiarity with hand tools, eagerness to learn, ability to work in teams or independently. Benefits: learn new skills, flexible hours, and help maintain a safe space.

We are seeking volunteers to help us with a 'hands on' approach to do maintenance work, painting, clearing the grounds, gardening and burning a bonfire or two. This maybe an opportunity for Corporate Volunteering.

Are you passionate about rescued farmed animals? Want to contribute to their daily care? The Sanctuary Assistant role is vital in ensuring the animals at Edgar's Mission are provided with clean, safe and hygienic housing, yards and bedding, and that their environments are enriching and safe.

Diamond In The Ruff Rescue is a Rehoming Organisation with an all-time high number of animals in care. The high numbers multiply the tasks at hand and your help is needed more than ever!

If you are an person who loves animals and has the time and energy to be in involved in the care and maintenance of rescue horses while they rehabilitate through our program to their true identity, we need your support.

Do you have a passion for gardening and enjoy being outdoors? Would you like a challenge and at the same time help a great organisation? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Our animal rescue facility is seeking skilled tradespeople and handypersons to generously volunteer their time and expertise in providing essential maintenance services. From electrical and plumbing tasks to equipment maintenance and general handyman work, these crucial duties ensure the safety and efficiency of our operations. At times, innovative solutions may be required to address unique challenges that arise in our rescue efforts.

Pearn's Steam World has one of the best collection of agricultural steam engines, tractors and other farming artifacts in Australia. These need maintenance, preservation, restoration, or rebuilding depending on their condition. We welcome anyone with the skills and/or aptitude to join the team who care for the collection. The collection ranges from large steam engines to small items such as hand-cranked seeders and butter churns.

🐾 Calling All Animal Lovers! Volunteer Opportunity at our Sanctuary 🐾 Are you passionate about animals and the environment? Do you have a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of rescued animals? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

This unique unpaid role of a Maintenance Volunteer crew member will support the team at the Historic Ketch Falie, by assisting with a wide range of important maintenance and restoration tasks.

Need someone to mow, slash and whipper snip and weed manage the property owned by Happy Paws Haven. We have koala, roos, and all sorts of Australian natives living on the property so land conservation management methods need to be used to preserve these inhabitants.

Call out for handy persons - are you handy with a passion for helping others - please contact us!

🛩️ Join Us in Preserving Aviation History! 🛩️ Do you have a passion for aviation and a desire to contribute to the preservation of history? The Far North Queensland Aviation Museum invites you to become a valued volunteer and help develop Mareeba's premier community-based aviation museum.

🛩️ Join Us in Preserving Aviation History! 🛩️ Do you have a passion for aviation and a desire to contribute to the preservation of history? The Far North Queensland Aviation Museum invites you to become a valued volunteer and help develop Mareeba's premier community-based aviation museum.

An onsite painter is needed at Albany's Historic Whaling Station. You may also work in the wildlife park, and you will assist the onsite maintenance team. 5 hours one day a week is required, and you will be paid $40 for your fuel costs. Onsite OH&S Training will be conducted.

Do you have a love of trains? We are looking for versatile volunteers and have several different positions to fill: Driver / Guard / Signaller / Maintenance Crew and the Kiosk. In each of these positions you can also assist with roles such as customer service, public direction, ticket collection, signal operation, guard, maintenance crew etc. and eventually the elevation to 'Train Driver' for those who are interested.