Volunteer With Us

Are you passionate about heritage and looking to connect with like-minded individuals in your community? By joining your local National Trust branch, you’ll have the opportunity to advocate for local heritage, participate in events, and contribute to meaningful conservation efforts. Whether you’re interested in campaigning for heritage protection, helping at events, or simply sharing your love of history, your involvement makes a real difference. Become part of a dedicated group working to safeguard our shared heritage—your voice and support matter! 

Volunteer activities could include: 

• Attend regular meetings, under the direction of the local NTAV Branch representative
• Work co-operatively with other volunteers to advocate for local heritage issues.   
• Provide support for local Heritage events 

Knowledge and Skills desired but not mandatory :  

• Interest in Heritage & Conservation – A passion for protecting and celebrating local history, architecture, and cultural sites.

• Willingness to Engage – Openness to participating in branch activities, advocacy efforts, and community events.

• Basic Understanding of NTAV’s Mission – Familiarity with the National Trust’s role in heritage conservation and its impact on local communities.

• Teamwork & Collaboration – Ability to work with like-minded individuals to support local heritage initiatives and branch projects.

Volunteer Benefits include  

• Social and community benefits 
• Connection to meet people with similar interests and make new friends.  
• Learn about local Heritage and Conservation issues
• 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 

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 nominating for a BRANCH COMMITTEE Executive are required to have a current Working with Children’s Card (free for volunteers) and a Police Check. Instructions on how to obtain these are given the registration process. 

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), please get in touch for more information volunteers@nattrust.com.au and please share this with your networks. 

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.