Mulberry Hill Tour Guides for the National Trust
Step into the past and help others discover it!
Step into the creative world of renowned artist Sir Daryl Lindsay and author Lady Joan Lindsay at Mulberry Hill, a unique heritage property where art, history and storytelling come together.
As a Property Guide, you'll turn a visit into an experience. Whether you're sharing quirky historical facts, revealing stories of the people who once lived here, or helping visitors spot hidden details, you'll make history engaging, memorable and fun.
Hosting small groups at this treasured heritage place, you'll be the friendly face of the National Trust. You'll inspire curiosity, answer questions, and help visitors connect with the stories, places and people that have shaped our history. If you love meeting people and telling a great story, this role is for you!
Volunteer activities could include
- Contribute as a National Trust volunteer towards achieving our mission
- Provide the agreed Acknowledgement of Country before tours commence
- Conduct group and individual tours through the house and/or grounds
- Interpret the contents of the property using guide notes provided by the NTAV
- Provide an interesting and accurate account of the social history to visitors
- Answer questions from the public, escalating to property manager if required.
- Encourage NTAV membership through the tour
- Inspire the community to appreciate, conserve and celebrate its built, natural and cultural heritage
- Responsible for managing tour group during emergency – getting to evacuation point.
- A minimum of two days of volunteering a month maybe required.
Benefits for our Volunteers
- Opportunity to meet people with similar interests and make new friends weekly.
- Learn about Australia heritage and cultural sites.
- Meaningful volunteering with contributes to health and well being
- Free entry to site where volunteering with a guided house tour, including events and exhibitions, on application.
- Join 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 .
Skills, qualifications or experience required (or desirable) for role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to learn the history of the house and/or garden.
- Time management skills and awareness
- Willingness to adapt presentations to suit the audience / group on the tour and current exhibits of house.
- Current Working with Children Card
- Current Police check on application
Training and skill development in:
- National Trust general induction for all volunteers.
- Site Induction by the property representative.
- 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.
We use Better Impact to manage our vast number of Volunteer applications. You can start your journey us there and will receive a link as per of the reply to this application.
As part of the application process, we will ask you to agree to register as a National Trust Volunteer. Volunteers are 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.
If this sounds like you (or someone you know), please fill in an application. If you have any problems or require further detail please contact [email protected] 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.