VOLUNTEERS

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT THE SCHOOL?

As a not for profit, the School relies in large part on the Service from Volunteers. Service uplifts the individual and benefits others. Volunteering is also a chance to meet new people and  make new friends.

Your service can be at Mahratta in Wahroonga, Elizabeth Street in the CBD, at home i.e. remotely

Below you will find a list of areas for which the School needs volunteers. We thank you in advance for considering helping. Please review the list then email us  at administration@practicalphilosophy.org.au and we can discuss your options.

How would you like to contribute?

You may select multiple options then contact us to discuss.

Firstly, are you a current student?  Yes  or  No

If No, then our current options include:

  • Gardening: Arborist, Irrigation Systems, Pests & Diseases, Pruning, Watering, Weeding or sharing your horticultural knowledge with us!

 

If Yes, then our current options are extensive and include:

  • Administration – at Mahratta: Office work and IT support
  • Cake & Biscuit Baking – at home and delivery to be arranged
  • Digital Marketing – remote: Website, SEO and SEM, Facebook, Campaigns, video and blogs
  • Events – at Mahratta and remote: advertising, promotion materials, event coordinator, concierge, ticket collector
  • Flower Arranging – at Mahratta: cut flowers from the garden and arrange into vases
  • Gardening – at Mahratta. Arborist, Irrigation Systems, Pests & Diseases, Pruning,  Watering, Weeding and sharing your horticultural knowledge with us
  • Grant Writing - remote: writing and editing skills for our Plain English approach.
  • Heritage Conservation - remote: Archives, Interior Design, Architecture & Materials, Conservation Management Plan
  • House Maintenance– at Mahratta: Carpentry, Electrical wiring, Handyman, Painting, Plastering or Plumbing
  • Home Duties – at Mahratta: cleaning or windows,  Manchester care, Polishing metal
  • Information Technology & Sound – at Mahratta and remote: Servers and VPN, Security, Audio Visual
  • Marketing – at Mahratta and remote: Website images and text, graphic artists, video and printed collateral
  • Project Planning – at Mahratta and remote: Construction and Capital Works, Conservation Management
  • Tea & Coffee Team – at CBD, Mahratta and Manly: prepare sandwiches, set up tea and coffee, serve refreshments to fellow students.

 

Additionally, in 2026, we have an urgent need for the qualified construction professionals, trades and materials for upcoming Capital Works to progress our Conservation Management Plan. Please contact head of Philanthropy, Rebecca Palser rpalser@practicalphilosophy.org.au or 0401 314 158 for Gifts In Kind. We will be working together to help us preserve our heritage listed house and garden, Mahratta.  Donations of time and materials are welcome and need coordinating.

Alternatively, if you wish to donate or leave a bequest, please visit our Donate Page

 

So please contact us at administration@practicalphilosophy.org.au to volunteer your service and learn or share your skills.

 

 

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