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Volunteering


We welcome and value the assistance of volunteers and interns who, by generously giving their passion, time and expertise, help us continue the important work we do


To become a volunteer or intern at The Dax Centre you must:
- Be 17 years of age or older
- Have or be prepared to obtain a Victorian Working with Children Check
- Commit to a set amount of shifts per month

Volunteer and intern recruitment rounds will be announced here and on our social media channels and shared through our newsletter

Volunteer roles

Applications are now open for Visitor Services Volunteers at The Dax Centre

Visitor Services - This volunteer position supports the daily operations of The Dax Centre gallery by welcoming visitors, ensuring artwork safety, providing information, and assisting with events, requiring strong communication skills, reliability and an interest in the arts and mental health.

View position descriptions by clicking the title of each role above. For more information please refer to our Volunteer Policy

Internships

Applications for internships at The Dax Centre will be reopening shortly. Check back soon.

Collections Management Intern - this internship is designed for those interested in art history, museology, conservation practices and the documentation and digitisation processes behind maintaining a heritage listed collection.

Curatorial Intern - this internship is designed for those interested in curatorial research and hands-on exhibition installation experience.

The selected applicants will work with artists with lived experiences of mental health issues and with a collection containing artworks created by artists with lived experience of mental illness. 

We require interns to be available for on-site participation. The internships cannot be completed remotely and as we are a not-for-profit the roles are unpaid.