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The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) (NTV) is an independent, non-profit organisation supported by a large community base. We are Victoria’s premier heritage and conservation organisation and the major operator of historic properties and sites open to the public across Victoria. 

About the properties and collection: 

The NTV has three properties in Chiltern – Dow’s Pharmacy, Lake View House and the Federal Standard Printing Works.  We also have a significant horse-drawn carriage collection with a large number of vehicles stored at premises in Beechworth. 

Dow’s Pharmacy includes an original chemist shop with original fittings and stock from over one hundred years ago. The apothecary workshop in the rear of the building houses the pill press and inventory of a lifetime of a pharmacist’s work serving a local community. 

Lake View House, childhood home of author Henry Handel Richardson, features in her novel about the life a country doctor “The Fortunes of Richard Mahony”. 

The Federal Standard Printing Works newspaper office, with its linotype and stop cylinder printing presses, is a reminder of the important function the local newspaper played in a rural community. 

The Carriage Collection contains a diverse range of vehicles produced by a now niche trade. 

The horse drawn vehicles embody aspects of everyday life during the late nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries – from social life to work, regular commute to mourning practices.  

What’s involved in volunteering? 

The National Trust is searching for volunteers in a variety of different capacities: 

Gardeners – Duties include general garden maintenance in the garden and grounds of Lake View House. 

Conservation Cleaners – Duties include best practices in preventative cleaning of heritage objects and materials associated with Lake View and Dow’s Pharmacy.  Training will be provided 

Conservation work – Carriage Collection.  Duties include preventative conservation cleaning and  condition reporting. Training will be provided. 

Tour Guides – Duties include welcoming guests to the properties and sharing stories of the occupants and site histories. 

Sound like you? 

To volunteer with us we ask you to submit an online expression of interest to hradmin@nattrust.com.au. 

As part of the application process, we will ask you to agree to register/sign up as a National Trust Volunteer. 

Thank you for considering helping the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). The National Trust is built on the power of the community. Volunteering with the National Trust of Australia (Vic) will be subject to a satisfactory Police Records check and/or Working with Children check. 

We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. 

Company

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) (NTAV) is an independent, non-profit organisation supported by a large community base. We are Victoria’s premier heritage and conservation organisation and the major operator of historic properties and sites open to the public across Victoria.

About the property

Napier and Christian Waller’s murals, mosaics and stained glass adorn prominent buildings and churches in Melbourne and other parts of Australia. In particular Napier Waller was responsible for the mosaics and stained glass in the Hall of Memory at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Their Ivanhoe home and studio has been left intact as a memorial to their work and as a place of learning about monumental art.

The history of Waller House is often associated with the life and career of noted Australian muralist, mosaicist and stained glass artist Napier Waller. Less is known however about the women who also worked within these walls. Christian Waller worked alongside her husband to establish this superb Arts and Crafts style home and garden, whilst also pursuing her own successful career.

What’s involved in Garden volunteering?

The National Trust is searching for Garden volunteers and duties include general gardening, weeding, planting and upkeep.

Sound like you?

To volunteer with us we ask you to submit an online expression of interest to hradmin@nattrust.com.au.

As part of the application process, we will ask you to agree to register/sign up as a National Trust Volunteer.

Thank you for considering helping the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). The National Trust is built on the power of the community. Volunteering with the National Trust of Australia (Vic) will be subject to a satisfactory Police Records check and/or Working with Children check.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Company:

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) (NTAV) is an independent, non-profit organisation supported by a large community base. We are Victoria’s premier heritage and conservation organisation and the major operator of historic properties and sites open to the public across Victoria.

About the property:

Mulberry Hill is renowned as the home of Sir Daryl and Lady Joan Lindsay. Designed by Harold Desbrowe Annear, this magnificent American Colonial style-home was built in 1926 as an extension to a pre-existing 1880s weatherboard cottage.

Sir Daryl Lindsay was the Director of the National Gallery of Victoria from 1941-1956, and was knighted for his services to Australian Art in 1957. In addition, he was an accomplished artist, and assisted in founding the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) in 1956, being its inaugural president for seven years.

Lady Joan Lindsay is most recognised for her novel, “Picnic at Hanging Rock,” and wrote several publications, as well as being an artist. Lady Lindsay’s autobiographical text, “Time without Clocks,” is a reminiscent text detailing the Lindsay’s lives together with wonderful descriptions of Mulberry Hill and social commentary about the arts and social history of the time.

The house and its contents, a collection of Australian art, Georgian furniture and glassware, and Staffordshire ceramics, was bequeathed to the National Trust by Sir Daryl and Lady Joan Lindsay.

What’s involved in volunteering?

The National Trust is search for volunteers in a variety of different capacities:

• Gardeners – Duties include general garden maintenance in the historic walled garden and on the grounds of this 15-acre property.
  • Friday fortnightly, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

• Conservation Cleaners – Duties include best practices in preventative cleaning of heritage objects and materials associated with Mulberry Hill. Training will be provided

• Tour Guides – Duties include welcoming guests to the property and telling the story of Sir Daryl and Lady Joan Lindsay’s time at Mulberry Hill
  • Second Sunday of every month, 10:30am to 4:00pm. Morning or afternoon shifts available

Sound like you?

To volunteer with us we ask you to submit an online expression of interest to hradmin@nattrust.com.au.

As part of the application process, we will ask you to agree to register/sign up as a National Trust Volunteer.

Thank you for considering helping the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). The National Trust is built on the power of the community. Volunteering with the National Trust of Australia (Vic) will be subject to a satisfactory Police Records check and/or Working with Children check.

We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Volunteer at a stunning heritage property! Listed on the National Heritage Register as one of the finest examples of original suburban estate in Australia, Rippon Lea Estate is comprised of a large Victorian mansion and 7 hectares of gardens. Built in 1868 the mansion now comprises of 33 rooms. Rippon Lea was home to the Sargood & Nathan/Jones families. With its own swimming pool, tennis courts, fernery and lavish decor Rippon Lea was the place to be seen for over a century.

Louise Jones, the last inhabitant of Rippon Lea, left it to the National Trust and in 1972 we opened the doors to the public for the first time. Nearly 50 years later we continue to tell the story of those who lived and worked here and invite the public to learn about Melbourne high society over the years.

We are currently searching for House Guides, Garden Guides, and Wednesday Gardening Volunteers at Rippon Lea Estate.

Orientation and training are provided.

If you are interested please send your expression of interest to volunteers@nattrust.com.au

As part of the application process, we will ask you to agree to register as a National Trust Volunteer.

Thank you for considering volunteering with us. We believe in inclusiveness, diversity, and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of that. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies.

‘We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply’.

Company

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) (NTAV) is an independent, non-profit organisation supported by a large community base. We are Victoria’s premier heritage and conservation organisation and the major operator of historic properties and sites open to the public across Victoria.

An exciting opportunity exists to volunteer for Australia’s premier heritage and conservation organisation. Guided by our experienced staff, you will be one of our team of volunteers

• Contribute as a National Trust volunteer
• Supportive and friendly team
• Share the history of Como House & Garden

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is a community-based, non-government organisation committed to promoting, conserving and celebrating Australia’s Indigenous, natural and historic heritage: the National Trust own and manage nearly 280 properties Australia wide, with more than 1500 properties internationally and almost 5 million registered members.

About the property

Built in 1847, Como House and Garden is an intriguing mix of Australian Regency and classic Italianate architecture. Como offers a glimpse into the privileged lifestyle of former owners, the Armytage family, who lived there for nearly a century. The Armytages became famous amongst Melbourne high society and equally famous for their many elegant dances, dinners and receptions. Those elegant dining and reception rooms are still furnished with Armytage family heirlooms and even the servant’s areas, kitchen and laundry have been preserved.

Volunteering?

The National Trust is currently seeking Volunteers at Como House & Garden. Built in 1847, Como House & Garden is an intriguing mix of Australian Regency and classic Italianate architecture.

We are currently searching for Volunteers in a range of roles:

– House and Garden Guides
– Maintenance and Outdoor Clean Up
– Special Events and Supervision
– Bookshop & Customer Service

This role is voluntary but in return you will receive industry insight and experience. Orientation and training are provided.

If you are interested please send your expression of interest to volunteers@nattrust.com.au

As part of the application process, we will ask you to agree to register as a National Trust Volunteer.

Thank you for considering volunteering with us. We believe in inclusiveness, diversity, and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of that. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Hollywood comes to the homestead at this 1860s country house revamped for an Australian millionaire and his movie star wife. Mooramong is a stunning slice of Hollywood in the Victorian countryside that recaptures the life and times of Claire & Scobie Mackinnon from the 1930s to the 1960s. The house features their photographs and curios, while the grounds boast farmland. 

What’s involved in volunteering?

The National Trust is search for volunteers in a variety of different capacities:

• Conduct tours through the house 
• Assisting the  public with questions 
• Cash handling on Open Days 
• Gardening
• Event assistance
• Preventative Conservation Housekeepers
• General maintenance

Orientation and training is provided. 

In return, you can extend your experience, learn new skills and enrich your life by becoming involved as a volunteer with the National Trust. 

Sound like you?

To volunteer with us we ask you to submit an online expression of interest to hradmin@nattrust.com.au or volunteers@nattrust.com.au

As part of the application process, we will ask you to agree to register/sign up as a National Trust Volunteer.

Thank you for considering helping the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). The National Trust is built on the power of the community. Volunteering with the National Trust of Australia (Vic) will be subject to a satisfactory Police Records check and/or Working with Children check.

We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Company:

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) (NTAV) is an independent, non-profit organisation supported by a large community base. We are Victoria’s premier heritage and conservation organisation and the major operator of historic properties and sites open to the public across Victoria.

About the property:

Established in the 1850s, Gulf Station was farmed for nearly 100 years by the Bell family. Scottish settlers Agnes and William Bell were the first to lease the land upon which the property was established. From the 1850s to the 1950s, it supplied produce to gold miners of the district.

The National Trust acquired stewardship of the property in 1976, and has restored its buildings and cottage garden.

What’s involved in volunteering?

The National Trust is search for volunteers in a variety of different capacities:

• Gardeners – Duties include general gardening in the historic cottage/kitchen garden and orchard.
  • Every Thursday, 9:00am to 2:00pm

• Grounds Maintenance – Duties include general grounds maintenance of managing large open agricultural space, mowing, and timber fence repairs for example.
  • Every Thursday, 9:00am to 2:00pm

• Tour Guides – Duties include welcoming guests to the property and telling the story of the Bell family and the workings of this historic station.
  • Every Thursday, 9:00am to 2:00pm, and hold open days on the first Thursday of every month

Sound like you?

To volunteer with us we ask you to submit an online expression of interest to hradmin@nattrust.com.au.

As part of the application process, we will ask you to agree to register/sign up as a National Trust Volunteer.

Thank you for considering helping the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). The National Trust is built on the power of the community. Volunteering with the National Trust of Australia (Vic) will be subject to a satisfactory Police Records check and/or Working with Children check.

We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Company

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) (NTAV) is an independent, non-profit organisation supported by a large community base. We are Victoria’s premier heritage and conservation organisation and the major operator of historic properties and sites open to the public across Victoria.

About the properties

Barwon Park Mansion

Barwon Park is an authentic bluestone mansion and stables set in a sweeping rural landscape. Visitors still marvel at the magnificent entrance hall and impressive room. The restored mansion and stables are also an ideal venue for weddings, photography and group functions.

Barwon Grange

The only surviving example of the many fashionable river front residences built along the Barwon River during the 1850s and 1860s for the wealthy of Geelong. The extensive library featured a ‘Cyclopaedia of Medicine’ and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The cellar was stocked with wine and spirits, the conservatory filled with plants, sculptures, a collection of coral and two canaries in brass cages.

The Heights

The Heights is the largest prefabricated house in Victoria and still retain many of its mid-nineteenth century charms. The stables, water tower, groom’s cottage and dovecote are all in original condition. The beautifully maintained gardens are a centrepiece of The Heights.

What’s involved in Tour Guide volunteering?

The National Trust is search for Tour Guide volunteers. The duties include welcoming guests to the property, conducting and telling the history of the properties. Availability on Sundays is required.

We are also searching for Maintenance and Gardening Volunteers at Barwon Grange.

Sound like you?

To volunteer with us we ask you to submit an online expression of interest to hradmin@nattrust.com.au.

As part of the application process, we will ask you to agree to register/sign up as a National Trust Volunteer.

Thank you for considering helping the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). The National Trust is built on the power of the community. Volunteering with the National Trust of Australia (Vic) will be subject to a satisfactory Police Records check and/or Working with Children check.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.