Townsville Heritage Centre - National Trust Volunteer Program



As a National Trust Queensland Heritage Volunteer,  you’ll love being able to enjoy the grounds of the Townsville Heritage Centre. Learn the history of the buildings and the fascinating stories of the people who lived in them. 

Established by the Townsville Branch of the then National Trust of Queensland in 1978, the Heritage Centre is quintessential Townsville heritage. With its collection of heritage-listed buildings dating back to the late 1800s, the Townsville Heritage Centre presents special insight into the lives of workers, wealthier businessmen and professionals in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The main villa residence at the site is, ‘Currajong’, a large single-storey house, constructed in 1888 of timber, large rooms opening through French doors to wide decorative verandahs and was built for the more affluent resident. Currajong was constructed on the then outskirts of Townsville and was later commandeered to serve as a RAAF Hospital during the war.

There are two additional dwellings at the site set amongst tropical gardens.  The Townsville Heritage Centre is important and much-loved community heritage place. Townsville Heritage Centre is popular for weddings and events as the stunning surroundings and immaculate gardens make it an ideal venue for many occasions.

 

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

 

We have a range of volunteering opportunities available at this special property. There is sure to be something that appeals to you!

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.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

  • Learn more about our intriguing local history and being part of keeping this knowledge alive for future generations.
  • Join a warm and welcoming new friendship group and enjoy new social and cultural experiences.
  • Opportunity to gain new skills, knowledge and friendships.
  • You will be a registered volunteer with National Trust of Australia (Queensland), an ethical charity with a vision of inspiring others to conserve and showcase our natural and cultural heritage.

 

JOINING THE PROGRAM - COSTS AND BENEFITS 

The NTAQ Heritage Volunteer program is free to join. In fact, we want to reward you, as a valued volunteer!


There is a one-month trial period for you to decide whether you would like to continue volunteering and we assess your fit with our program. At the end of this trial period, you become an approved volunteer. We hope you will stay as a member of this program for a minimum of six months.

 

As an approved NTAQ volunteer you receive:

  1. A NTAQ name badge.
  2. A NTAQ TEAM MEMBER Card allowing free entry to any National Trust Queensland property for the volunteer and up to 4 accompanying guests at each visit. 
  3. National Trust Queensland newsletters.
  4. Invitations to National Trust Queensland events.
  5. Team member discounts on food and beverage, retail, and Wildlife Experiences when visiting Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
  6. A 50% discount to National Trust Memberships.
  7. Over time, we are seeking to create new discount partnerships to benefit our team members in our all regions.

  

APPLICATION PROCESS

  1. Online Application via this BETTER IMPACT volunteer software. To get started - please click on the green rectangle " FILL IN AN APPLICATION", and enter your details.
  2. 1 x Trial Shift

 

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Please contact the friendly Heritage Site Coordinator on 07 4771 5873.

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Volunteer Roles available

Townsville Heritage Centre - Collection Care Volunteer

 

Collection Care Volunteers are involved with caring for the Heritage Centre’s collection items, ensuring they are cleaned, presented in the appropriate manner and report any damage or theft to our valuable collection. If you are a person who is interested to learn more about Townsville’s heritage, who enjoys working independently and also in a team environment, please apply for this role.

  

WHAT ARE THE TASKS?

 

  • Working as part of the friendly Collection Care team, your duties will involve ensuring the Heritage Centre and its special collection is presented at its best; being clean and tidy, engaging and interesting.
  • Assisting with housekeeping of the Heritage Centre and the collection, cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, window cleaning when required and washing the curtains once a year.
  • You will be provided with a fact sheet and training to assist you with collection care duties.
  • In this interesting role, you will also be a true an all-rounder.  We may request that you 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 SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS DO I NEED?

 

  • An interest in learning more about the heritage of this property and its collection.
  • A flexible and positive attitude, willing to chip in and assist as may be required to help your colleagues.
  • Physically capable.
  • Ability to clean, dust, vacuum and polish and overall general good housekeeping skills.
  • 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?

 

Please register your interest and our friendly Heritage Site Coordinator will be in touch to discuss volunteering options for 2024. 

 

 

 

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Townsville Heritage Centre - Grounds and Maintenance Volunteer

 

 

Grounds and Maintenance Volunteers are involved with general garden, and other grounds and property maintenance. If you are person who is handy and loves to fix things so they look and work well, and you can work independently as well as in a team environment, then please apply for this role. We would love to have you join our team of amazing volunteers.

 

WHAT ARE THE TASKS?

 

  • Working as part of a small team of friendly volunteers, you will be able to support other volunteers in undertaking a variety of general garden and property maintenance tasks such as touch up painting, minor repairs, picture hanging, hedge trimming, rubbish removal etc.
  • Maintain respect for the historic nature of the property and all in its collection.
  • We also request that you help out with other duties around the property as may be required, assisting with general gardening and tidiness and other tasks.

 

  WHAT SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS DO I NEED?

  • Basic handyman skills and ability to work with tools provided -  any further qualifications would be very welcome -carpentry or building experience.
  • Be physically capable and be a person committed to safety.
  • 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?

 

Please register your interest and our friendly Heritage Site Coordinator will be in touch to discuss volunteering options for 2024. 
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Townsville Heritage Centre - Garden Group Volunteer

 

Garden Group Volunteers are involved with general garden and grounds maintenance.  We are creating a fun group of volunteers dedicated to re-establishing the gardens of Townsville Heritage Centre.

If you are a person who has a passion for gardening and can happily work independently and also in a team environment, please apply for this role. 

 

WHAT ARE THE TASKS?

  •  Working as part of a small team of friendly volunteers, you will support other garden volunteers in undertaking a variety of general gardening tasks – weeding, watering, hedge trimming and propagating.
  • Maintain respect for the historic nature of the property and its collection.
  • We also request that you help out with other duties around the property as may be required, assisting with duties around the garden.

 WHAT SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS DO I NEED?

 

  • Basic gardening knowledge, if not a willingness to learn more about gardening.
  • Be physically capable.
  • Agree to comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Have basic computer literacy and access to email communications.
  • Be committed to deliver the values and support the causes of NTAQ.

 

WHEN CAN I VOLUNTEER?

 

Please register your interest and our friendly Heritage Site Coordinator will be in touch to discuss volunteering options for 2024. 

 

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Mission Statement

Our Mission:

To conserve and advance our natural and cultural heritage for future generations.