Wolston Farmhouse - National Trust Volunteer Program


 

Wolston Farmhouse is one of 15 National Trust of Australia (Queensland) properties working to promote the natural, Indigenous and cultural heritage of Queensland, emphasising telling our Queensland heritage story.  

 

Are you interested in a volunteer role, enabling visitors to glimpse Brisbane’s past…....

 

Wolston Farmhouse, Brisbane’s oldest surviving residential farmhouse, is a nineteenth-century rural gem located a short drive Southwest of Brisbane CBD. 

 

The historic landmark, previously known as Wolston House, is situated in a rural setting dating back to 1852. It was the first property to be taken care of by the National Trust of Australia (Queensland).

 

The beauty is evident in the oldest surviving residential farmhouse in the district, capturing the ambience of a traditional rural homestead and surrounded by stunning views which stretch down to the tree-lined riverbanks.  

We are looking for individuals with a happy disposition who are passionate about providing an unforgettable customer experience and making a meaningful contribution to this important heritage asset.  

 For full details of available Volunteer positions, please see below. 

  

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Please read on, or you may contact the Wolston Farmhouse Property Manager on 07 3088 8133. 

 

 

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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Wolston Farmhouse Property Tour Guide

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

Volunteers at National Trust of Australia Queensland (NTAQ) properties play a key part in property operations and making our guests feel welcome. Our Volunteers are committed to providing an unforgettable guest experience and showcasing our heritage vibrantly and engagingly. 

 

PROPERTY TOUR GUIDE VOLUNTEERS

 

Property Tour Guide Volunteers are involved with welcoming guests of all ages and nationalities. Host guests on a site tour whilst sharing interesting facts and exciting stories about the property history and collection items, answering questions and helping our guests enjoy their visit.

 

The person who undertakes this role must have a warm and welcoming nature and be able to work independently and in a team environment, with exceptional interpersonal skills.

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

  •  Act on your values, passions, and interests
  • Become part of a welcoming new friendship group and enjoy new social and cultural experiences
  • Opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge and friendships
  • You will be volunteering with an ethical charity with a vision of inspiring others to conserve and showcase our natural and cultural heritage.

 

WHAT ARE THE TASKS?

  •  Working as part of a small team, you will be rostered to guide short property tours for our guests, to showcase the property premises, history and collection items.
  • You will be provided with a fact sheet and training to enable you to share stories of past eras to bring our vibrant history to life and create meaning in current times.
  • Be prepared to share information about all aspects of history related to the property, including our First Nations history about the property.
  • Liaise and talk to guests – answering general enquiries regarding the property history and items in the property collection and leaving our visitors with a sense of appreciation for our heritage and its value. 
  • You may also be called upon to assist with other duties around the property, such as guest service, general cleanliness, tidiness, and other tasks.

 

WHAT IS THE COST?

This program has an initial registration fee of $50, which covers costs to supply a volunteer shirt/ apron and name badge. Plus, as a National Trust Queensland Volunteer, your registration fee provides you with free entry to National Trust properties throughout Queensland.

 

WHAT SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS DO I NEED?

  • Be comfortable talking to people from all walks of life in a friendly and welcoming manner.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including basic problem-solving. 
  • Be polite and diplomatic and have an engaging communication style. 
  • Physically capable and comfortable to be on your feet for 5 hours
  • Capability to adapt to change and willingness to participate in and keep up to date with training requirements
  • Agree to comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Be computer literate with access to email communications
  • Be committed to delivering the values and supporting the causes of National Trust Queensland.

 

WHEN CAN I VOLUNTEER?

 We request a commitment of 1 x five-hour shift each week, ideally for a minimum of 6 months. Induction and training will be provided. 

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 

  1. Online Application
  2. Interview at the Property
  3. 1 x Trial Shift

 

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Please contact the Property Manager on 07 3088 8133 or email wolstonmgr@nationaltrustqld.org

 

Wolston Farmhouse Education Program Support Volunteer

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

Volunteers at National Trust of Australia Queensland (NTAQ) properties play a key part of property operations and in making our guests feel welcome. Our Volunteers are committed to providing an unforgettable guest experience and showcasing our heritage in a vibrant and engaging manner.

 

Education Program Support Volunteers are involved with welcoming students of all ages and nationalities to the Wolston Farmhouse. Being part of a team who engage with students on a tailored educational program and sharing interesting facts and stories about the property history and collection items, answering questions and helping our students to get the maximum enjoyment from their visit.

 

The person who undertakes this role must have a warm and welcoming nature, be able to work independently and in a team environment, with exceptional interpersonal skills.

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

 

  • Act on your values, passions, and interests
  • Become part of a welcoming new friendship group and enjoy new social and cultural experiences
  • Opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge and friendships
  • You will be volunteering with an ethical charity with a vision of inspiring others to conserve and showcase our natural and cultural heritage

 

WHAT ARE THE TASKS?

 

  • Working as part of a small team of friendly Educational Immersive Program, you will be rostered to support the Education Coordinator, become familiar with the various elements of the educational Program and to showcasing the property premises, history and collection items.
  • You will be provided with a fact sheet and training to enable you to participate in the program and share stories of past eras to bring our vibrant history to life and create meaning in current times.
  • Be prepared to share information about all aspects of history related to the property, including our First Nations history related to the property.
  • Liaise and talk to the teachers accompanying the students and answering general enquiries regarding the property history and items in the property collection and leaving both our teachers and students with a sense of appreciation of our heritage and its value.
  • We also request that you chip in and help out with other duties around the property as may be required, assisting with duties such as guest service, general cleanliness and tidiness and other tasks.

 

WHAT IS THE COST?

 

There is a 3-month trial period where you can decide if you wish to continue after your first shift. Once confirmed as an active volunteer this program has an annual volunteer registration fee of $50 which covers costs to supply a heritage uniform and name badge. Plus, this fee provides you with annual Volunteer Membership of National Trust of Australia (Queensland) entitling you to free access to the majority of National Trust properties worldwide, currently valued at $99 per individual.

 

WHAT SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS DO I NEED?

  • Be comfortable with talking to people from all walks of life in a friendly and welcoming manner.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills including basic problem solving.
  • Be polite, diplomatic and have an engaging communication style.
  • Physically capable and comfortable to be on your feet for the duration of your shift subject to the tasks
  • Capability to adapt to change and willingness to participate in and keep up to date with training requirements
  • Agree to comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Be computer literate with access to email communications
  • Be committed to deliver the values and support the causes of NTAQ

WHEN CAN I VOLUNTEER?

 

We request a commitment of 1 shift each week, this includes a morning tea and lunch break during your shift, ideally for a minimum duration of 9 months. Induction and training will be provided.

 

Shifts:                   There are no confirmed dates these are based on School bookings coordinated by the Education Coordinator, generally the hours are 8.30am to 2.00pm 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 

  1. Online Application
  2. Interview at the Property
  3. 1 x Trial Shift

 

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Please contact the Property Manager on 07 3088 8133 or email on wolstonmgr@cws.org.au

Wolston Farmhouse Collection Care Volunteer

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

Volunteers at National Trust of Australia Queensland (NTAQ) properties play a key part of property operations and in making our guests feel welcome. Our Volunteers are committed to providing an unforgettable guest experience and showcasing our heritage in a vibrant and engaging manner.

 

Collection Care Volunteers are involved with caring for the Farmhouse collection items, ensuring they are cleaned, presented in the appropriate manner and report any damage or theft to our valuable collection.

 

The person who undertakes this role must have a warm and welcoming nature, be able to work independently and in a team environment, with exceptional interpersonal skills.

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

 

  • Act on your values, passions, and interests
  • Become part of a welcoming new friendship group and enjoy new social and cultural experiences
  • Opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge and friendships
  • You will be volunteering with an ethical charity with a vision of inspiring others to conserve and showcase our natural and cultural heritage

 

WHAT ARE THE TASKS?

 

  • Working as part of a small team of friendly Collection care team, you will be rostered to present our collection with the utmost appearance, being clean and tidy in their presentation.
  • You will be provided with a fact sheet and training to enable you to support other volunteers in caring for our collection
  • We also request that you chip in and help out with other duties around the property as may be required, assisting with duties such as guest service, educational activities, general cleanliness and tidiness and other tasks.

 

WHAT IS THE COST?

 

There is a 3-month trial period where you can decide if you wish to continue after your first shift. Once confirmed as an active volunteer this program has an annual volunteer registration fee of $50 which covers costs to supply a heritage uniform and name badge. Plus, this fee provides you with annual Volunteer Membership of National Trust of Australia (Queensland) entitling you to free access to the majority of National Trust properties worldwide, currently valued at $99 per individual.

 

WHAT SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS DO I NEED?

  • Be comfortable with talking to people from all walks of life in a friendly and welcoming manner.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills including basic problem solving.
  • Be polite, diplomatic and have an engaging communication style.
  • Physically capable and comfortable to be on your feet for the duration of your shift subject to the tasks
  • Capability to adapt to change and willingness to participate in and keep up to date with training requirements
  • Agree to comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Be computer literate with access to email communications
  • Be committed to deliver the values and support the causes of NTAQ

WHEN CAN I VOLUNTEER?

 

We request a commitment of 1 shift each week, this includes a morning tea and lunch break during your shift, ideally for a minimum duration of 9 months. Induction and training will be provided.

 

Shifts:                   Wednesday Only 8.30am to 2.00pm 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 

  1. Online Application
  2. Interview at the Property
  3. 1 x Trial Shift

 

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Please contact the Property Manager on 07 3088 8133 or email on wolstonmgr@cws.org.au

Wolston Farmhouse Grounds & Maintenance Volunteer

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

Volunteers at National Trust of Australia Queensland (NTAQ) properties play a key part of property operations and in making our guests feel welcome. Our Volunteers are committed to providing an unforgettable guest experience and showcasing our heritage in a vibrant and engaging manner.

 

Grounds and Maintenance Volunteers are involved with general garden, and other grounds and property maintenance.

 

The person who undertakes this role must have a warm and welcoming nature, be able to work independently and in a team environment, with exceptional interpersonal skills.

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

 

  • Act on your values, passions, and interests
  • Become part of a welcoming new friendship group and enjoy new social and cultural experiences
  • Opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge and friendships
  • You will be volunteering with an ethical charity with a vision of inspiring others to conserve and showcase our natural and cultural heritage

 

WHAT ARE THE TASKS?

 

  • Working as part of a small team of friendly volunteers, you will be rostered to support other volunteers in undertaking a variety of general garden and property maintenance tasks.
  • Maintain respect for the historic nature of the property and all in its collection.
  • You will be provided with a fact sheet and training to enable you to share stories of past eras to bring our vibrant history to life and create meaning in current times.
  • We also request that you chip in and help out with other duties around the property as may be required, assisting with duties such as guest service, general cleanliness and tidiness and other tasks.

 

WHAT IS THE COST?

 

There is a 3-month trial period where you can decide if you wish to continue after your first shift. Once confirmed as an active volunteer this program has an annual volunteer registration fee of $50 which covers costs to supply a heritage uniform and name badge. Plus, this fee provides you with annual Volunteer Membership of National Trust of Australia (Queensland) entitling you to free access to the majority of National Trust properties worldwide, currently valued at $99 per individual.

 

WHAT SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS DO I NEED?

  • Be comfortable with talking to people from all walks of life in a friendly and welcoming manner.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills including basic problem solving.
  • Be polite, diplomatic and have an engaging communication style.
  • Physically capable and comfortable to be on your feet for the duration of your shift subject to the tasks
  • Capability to adapt to change and willingness to participate in and keep up to date with training requirements
  • Agree to comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Be computer literate with access to email communications
  • Be committed to deliver the values and support the causes of NTAQ

WHEN CAN I VOLUNTEER?

 

We request a commitment of 1 shift each week, this includes a morning tea and lunch break during your shift, ideally for a minimum duration of 9 months. Induction and training will be provided.

 

Shifts:                   Wednesdays 8.30am to 2.00pm 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 

  1. Online Application
  2. Interview at the Property
  3. 1 x Trial Shift

 

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Please contact the Property Manager on 07 3088 8133 or email on wolstonmgr@cws.org.au


 

Wolston Farmhouse Research & Admin Support Volunteer

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

Volunteers at National Trust of Australia Queensland (NTAQ) properties play a key part of property operations and in making our guests feel welcome. Our Volunteers are committed to providing an unforgettable guest experience and showcasing our heritage in a vibrant and engaging manner.

 

Research and Admin support Volunteers are involved with searching out the history of Wolston Farmhouse and the various families that lived and worked on the property over the last 170 years and sharing those interesting facts and stories about the property history and collection items.

 

The person who undertakes this role must have a warm and welcoming nature, be able to work independently and in a team environment, with exceptional interpersonal skills.

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

 

  • Act on your values, passions, and interests
  • Become part of a welcoming new friendship group and enjoy new social and cultural experiences
  • Opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge and friendships
  • You will be volunteering with an ethical charity with a vision of inspiring others to conserve and showcase our natural and cultural heritage

 

WHAT ARE THE TASKS?

 

  • Working as part of a small team of friendly volunteers, you will be rostered to support the management and volunteers
  • You will be provided with a fact sheet and training to enable you to share stories of past eras to bring our vibrant history to life and create meaning in current times.
  • Be prepared to share information about all aspects of history related to the property, including our First Nations history related to the property.
  • We also request that you chip in and help out with other duties around the property as may be required.

 

WHAT IS THE COST?

 

There is a 3-month trial period where you can decide if you wish to continue after your first shift. Once confirmed as an active volunteer this program has an annual volunteer registration fee of $50 which covers costs to supply a heritage uniform and name badge. Plus, this fee provides you with annual Volunteer Membership of National Trust of Australia (Queensland) entitling you to free access to the majority of National Trust properties worldwide, currently valued at $99 per individual.

 

WHAT SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS DO I NEED?

  • Be comfortable with talking to people from all walks of life in a friendly and welcoming manner.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills including basic problem solving.
  • Be polite, diplomatic and have an engaging communication style.
  • Physically capable and comfortable for the duration of your shift subject to the tasks
  • Capability to adapt to change and willingness to participate in and keep up to date with training requirements
  • Agree to comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Be computer literate with access to email communications
  • Be committed to deliver the values and support the causes of NTAQ

WHEN CAN I VOLUNTEER?

 

We request a commitment of 1 shift each week, this includes a morning tea and lunch break during your shift, ideally for a minimum duration of 9 months. Induction and training will be provided.

 

Shifts:                   Generally Wednesdays 8.30am to 2.00pm (but on occasions at other times as arranged)

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 

  1. Online Application
  2. Interview at the Property
  3. 1 x Trial Shift

 

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Please contact the Property Manager on 07 3088 8133 or email on wolstonmgr@cws.org.au