VOLUNTEER WITH US ON JOHN OXLEY

Can you join in and become part of our workforce? Your help here will continue

the restoration of this extraordinary heritage steamship to completion.

This project requires volunteers skilled in metal and engineering, woodworking,

shipwrighting, electrical, and painting. As well, we have many volunteers with

DIY skills carrying out vital support tasks.

We also seek volunteers with IT, marketing, social media, and website skills.

Volunteering with the Fleet also offers numerous benefits, including the

opportunity to socialise with like-minded individuals, as well as the physical,

personal, and social benefits of volunteer work.

Engineering

Restoring, operating and maintaining steam and diesel engines, pumps and

equipment installed on John Oxley.

This team installs electrical systems into John Oxley – Trade skills are needed

for actual wiring connections, however, volunteer trade assistants are

running cables and helping to install cable trays and switchboards.

Essential on any ship! You can descale and paint. More painters are

always needed

Volunteers to repair and refinish furniture and timber paneling needed

Membership – Volunteers must be Sydney Heritage Fleet members.

To join go to shf.org.au/new-membership-application

Also make contact via email vservices@shf.org.au or phone 9298 3888

Main working days – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays – Some crews do

work on other days by arrangement.

Location and travel – Rozelle Bay – Many volunteers come in by bus or

light rail. Parking is available nearby.

Site WHS – A mandatory WHS induction is provided. Working clothes are

required. Flouro working clothes preferred. Steel capped boots are essential.

Hard hats, gloves, etc. are supplied.