585 years of volunteer service

In 2009, 47 volunteers clocked up over 585 years of volunteer service for the Trust.

During December 2009 individual volunteer’s years of service contribution was acknowledged and recognised with the presentation of certificates for five years, and multiples of five years, service at 15 Trust properties.

· 10 volunteers received 5 year certificates

· 19 volunteers received 10 year certificates

· Five volunteers received 15 year certificates

· Six volunteers received 20 year certificates

· Six volunteers received 25 year certificates

· One volunteer received her certificate recognising over 30 years service

More than 50% of the total 600 Trust volunteers volunteer regularly once a fortnight whilst the remainder commit to weekly or monthly rosters.

If you are interested in volunteering with the Trust as a gardener, tour guide, researcher, customer service, collections, maintenance or housekeeping assistant, or in administration or as a special projects assistant, contact the volunteer programs coordinator, phone 9656 9800 or email: volunteers@nattrust.com.au.

Congratulations to all certificate recipients and thank you to all our volunteers for their continued dedication and support.

Want to know more about volunteering with the Trust?

The National Trust is in regular need of committed volunteers to assist with maintaining its activities throughout the state. Volunteers support a small paid staff at Head Office and at our historic properties by generously giving their time, skills and experience.

Have you considered extending your experience, learning new skills and enriching your life by becoming involved as a volunteer with the National Trust? Orientation and training is provided. A regular commitment of at least one day a fortnight, over a 12-month period, is generally required.

Help us to protect Victoria's heritage by undertaking a regular volunteer commitment!

Volunteer Positions There are currently several volunteer positions available. Download the forms for further information
Como House - Exhibition Room Attendant.	Volunteer Position - Exhibition Room Attendant (PDF) 16.43 kB
Latrobe's Cottage - Tour Guides.	Vol Position-La Trobe's Cottage 25.00 kB
Mulberry Hill - Tour Guides	Volunteer Position-Mulberry Hill 26.50 kB
Barwon Grange - Volunteer Positions.	Volunteer Position - Exhibition Room Attendant (PDF) 16.43 kB

Other Possible Volunteer Opportunities

ADMISSION ASSISTANCE Friendly, outgoing volunteers greet visitors at property entrances. Volunteers need to possess cash handling skills.
CLERICAL ASSISTANCE Volunteers assist with computer data entry, typing and clerical tasks at Tasma Terrace on a regular or ad hoc basis.
COFFEE SHOP ASSISTANTS Volunteers serve drinks and light refreshments to individuals and groups at the coffee shops located at some of our properties.
GARDEN MAINTENANCE Volunteer gardeners assist with general gardening maintenance on regular weekdays at various Trust properties. Other volunteer gardeners take part in working bees at Trust properties. Training and supervision provided.
GUIDES Especially suited to people with excellent communication skills, guides conduct tours of our historic sites and provide an interesting and accurate account of the social history of the property to visitors.
PROMOTIONS Volunteers assist the Trust's Activities Committee with theatre nights, dinners and fundraising activities. They may also assist with special functions at properties, major exhibitions and events. These promotional positions suit volunteers who are members of the National Trust.
SHOP ASSISTANTS Volunteers with retail experience and/or cash handling ability serve local and overseas visitors at National Trust shops.

For more information on volunteer opportunities which may currently exist, or to arrange an interview, please contact:

• Human Resources on (03) 9656 9800
• Send an email to volunteers@nattrust.com.au or
• Complete and return the volunteer form

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