Applying to become a Harbour Trust Volunteer
Become part of a progressive team that is conserving and showcasing some of Sydney Harbour's hidden gems, including Cockatoo Island, Headland Park in Mosman and North Head Sanctuary. Opportunities are currently available in the following volunteer roles:
- Heritage Conservation Volunteer
- Heritage Gardener
Heritage Conservation Volunteers
The Heritage Conservation Volunteer Team on Cockatoo Island is always looking for skilled tradespeople or simply those with an interest in conserving heritage equipment, including lathes, large planning machines, steam cranes and even the 30-foot Captain's launch from HMAS Sydney. The program is run each Monday and training is provided. Please enquire any time by contacting the Visitor and Volunteer Services Manager on (02) 8969 2100.
Your role
As a Heritage Conservation Volunteer you would assist our trained specialists to conserve equipment, including cranes and other industrial machinery.
Download role description for Heritage Conservation Volunteer (PDF - 44 KB)
Your qualifications
You don't need any formal qualifications to contribute to our team. However, many of our Heritage Conservation Volunteers have knowledge and experience in areas such as electrical fitting, pattern making, fitting and turning, blacksmithing, boiler making and mechanical engineering.
Apply
You can apply to become a Heritage Conservation Volunteer at any time.
Heritage Gardening Volunteers
The Heritage Gardening Team is involved in reinstating and maintaining traditional gardens ranging from late Victorian style garden beds to the 1950s plantings. Our current project is replanting the heritage gardens of Cockatoo Island.
Your role
You will be getting your hands dirty as part of the team carrying out gardening projects particularly on Cockatoo Island. Tasks include mulching, building up soil in garden beds, planting, weeding and watering.
Download role description for Heritage Gardener [PDF - 48KB]
Your qualifications
No formal qualifications needed apart from enthusiasm and an interest in gardening. This role involves some light physical work, so an appropriate level of fitness is required.
Apply
You can apply to become a Heritage Gardener at any time. Current projects will be advised.
Information on the Volunteer Program
The community is a very important part of the Harbour Trust. We commenced our very successful series of public programs in 2002 and last year expanded the program to over 130 volunteers covering nine different volunteer roles. Our program adheres to the guidelines set down by Volunteering Australia.
