Volunteer With Us

Are you aged between 13  to under 18 and looking for a way to get involved, give back, and gain new skills? Volunteering with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is a great way for young people to connect with history, the environment, and the community—while having fun and making a real impact.

Whether you're interested in heritage, gardens, storytelling, events, or behind-the-scenes support, there are age-appropriate opportunities for you to get involved. You might help at open days, assist with tours or activities, support gardening teams, or lend a hand with creative projects and administration.

Youth volunteering is a chance to:

• Learn valuable skills and build confidence

• Meet new people and be part of a welcoming team

• Gain experience that looks great on job or uni applications

• Help preserve our shared stories for future generations

We welcome young volunteers and work with schools, community groups, and families to create meaningful, roles that inspire a love for heritage and volunteering. The National Trust is a child safe organisation with all our staff and volunteers having the appropriate up to date compliance checks in place. 

Join us and become a young custodian of the past—shaping a better future.

Knowledge and Skills required :  

• Experience is not always necessary  
• Positive work ethic appreciated 

Volunteer Benefits include  

• Social and community benefits 
• Connection to meet people with similar interests and make new friends.  .  
• Joining a community of volunteers, with regular meetings and opportunities for attendance at events and outings organised by NTAV.  
• Chance to make a positive difference to our cultural heritage 

Training and skill development in: 

• National Trust general induction for all volunteers. 
• Site Induction by National Trust Staff member

To qualify as a Youth Volunteer with the NTAV you must be under 18 years of age.  
Individuals who are 12 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a carer whilst volunteering, who is also a registered NTAV volunteer and provide written consent from their guardian.  Individuals who are aged between 13-17 years of age are eligible to volunteer having provided written guardian consent.  

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.