State Herbarium volunteers
Volunteers have contributed in many ways to the building and curation of the State Herbarium's collections, as well as to our various research programs.
We are always happy to hear from appropriately skilled and interested people who want to help. Volunteers from all backgrounds, with or without botanical training, can help with a variety of tasks. Some can be learnt quickly with no previous experience; others require some botanical training or knowledge.
Given the permanent scientific - and sometimes irreplaceable - nature of the collection, all tasks require care and attention to detail. The work is of a curatorial/technical nature. There is some scope to assist with research projects or even engage in approved, personal research projects. The main requirements for volunteers are self-motivation and general interest in plants or the environment.
Two different types of volunteer role exist at the State Herbarium:
- State Herbarium Volunteers - people assisting with the general tasks of the Herbarium
- Honorary Research Associates - people working on approved, personal research projects under the auspices of the State Herbarium. These are mostly retired professionals, and the position is an official appointment made by the Board of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium.
For more information, contact the State Herbarium.
