Environmental and Life Sciences
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you passionate about plants and biodiversity?
Both student and community member volunteers continue to be a vital part of the Herbarium, donating their time and expertise to prepare and catalogue specimens and digitise the collection.
The Don McNair Herbarium welcomes volunteers to assist with activities such as:
- Specimen preparation and mounting
- Data entry and digitisation
- Collection maintenance and organisation
Volunteering is a great way to gain hands-on experience and contribute to preserving Australia’s botanical heritage.
Interested?
Please contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.