Found 81 volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

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.

Yandina Historic House is managed by Yandina Historical Society the members of which are all volunteers. We require volunteers to greet and serve light refreshments to the many visitors who come to visit Yandina Historical House. If you are mature, have a sense of humour, great people skills and prepared to do whatever is required, you're the person for us.

Do you love catering and working with volunteers to bring people together to celebrate over food? The National Trust (NSW) is currently recruiting volunteers who want to bring out their inner Master Cook! We have a dynamic catering team but they need a few extra pair of hands.

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!

Do you love working in events and with people? Do you love organising events? Are you keen to learn new skills or develop your existing skills in the event industry? The National Trust (NSW) is currently recruiting volunteers to support Miss Traill’s House, Bathurst.

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.

Do you love coffee and baking scones? Volunteer in our tearoom at May Gibbs’ Nutcote historic house.

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

Our vision is to create an open, sustainable, community-managed and loved Museum that is enjoyed by people of all ages! The Greenough Museum welcomes Volunteers who are enthusiastic and committed to assisting the museum to preserve, document and interpret its collections. The museum recognises the value of Volunteer work in both its day to day running and for future planning. The museum actively supports its Volunteers to provide opportunities for further skill development.

Volunteers required for gardening, propagation of plants for nursery and general maintenance of a unique and historic Homestead. Days required Mondays and Tuesdays 8.30am to 2.30pm. Great opportunity to make new friends and give back to the community. Centrelink approved.

Volunteers required to assist with the day to day running of a unique Museum and Historical Society. Kitchen staff required to assist with service of Devonshire Teas and light Lunches (eg. sandwiches/quiche/chicken and salads) as requested for small group bookings. Cleaning staff required to dust, sweep, vacuum, mop floors and clean amenities within the Museum. Centrelink approved.

We require volunteers to assist with light cleaning of this heritage home and the historically significant contents.

Helping to maintain our manicured gardens and rainforest area. The village sits on 12 acres and provides a beautiful backdrop for weddings, parties and special events.

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.

We require volunteers to assist with light cleaning of this heritage home and the historically significant contents. Light vacuuming and dusting, brush down cobwebs.

We require volunteers to assist to set up and pack away for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Victorian Goldfields Railway are looking for Carriage Maintenance Volunteers