Volunteer With Us

Volunteering with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while connecting with our rich heritage. Whether you’re passionate about history, nature, or community, there’s a role for you. From guiding visitors through iconic properties to supporting events, being involved in our gardens and landscape spaces, conservation projects, or assisting with administration, you’ll play a vital part in preserving and celebrating our cultural legacy. Join our vibrant community of volunteers and help us protect the stories of the past for future generations.

The Briars is a beautiful 230 ha conservation park in Mt Martha. For thousands of years this place has been home to the Bunurong / Boon Wurrung traditional owners. In the 1840’s it was settled by the Balcombe family, who constructed the original homestead and associated buildings. The Balcombe’s and their descendants lived on the site until the 1970’s, when the 8-hectare heritage property was gifted to the Mornington Shire Council and the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). The remaining 220 hectares was purchased by the Mornington Shire Council and is known as the Broadacres.  

If there is not a current Volunteer opportunity available that interests please apply and our Staff will contact you to discuss what opportunity best suits you

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

You will be one of a team of experienced volunteers. The National Trust is a not for profit organisation that aims to conserve Australia’s history and heritage for present and future generations. 

As part of the application process, we will ask you to agree to register as a National Trust Volunteer.  Volunteers are may be required to have a current Working with Children’s Card (free for volunteers) and police check which you can apply for as part of the application process.  

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.