The Waite Precinct Volunteer Program
The Waite Precinct incorporates Urrbrae House and its gardens, the Waite Arboretum including TREENET and the Waite Conservation Reserve, all of which are situated on the Waite Campus of the University of Adelaide at Urrbrae.
Our volunteers are engaged in a variety of activities associated with these areas. You may work on your own or as part of a team. Groups work on scheduled days and volunteers can work on one specific task or rotate between a variety of areas and tasks.
The work undertaken by Volunteers at the Waite is seen as vital to the development and maintenance of this important part of South Australia's heritage. Whether you can spare a few hours a week, a fortnight or a month your skills and assistance will be greatly appreciated by us at the University of Adelaide.
Urrbrae
House
Volunteers at Urrbrae House work within the current four groups. The tour guides conduct free house tours on the first Sunday of each month. The flower arrangers work within Urrbrae House from the beautiful surrounding gardens. The schools program volunteers work in 1890s costume with primary school students. The archival group enjoy collating historical evidence and objects from within the precinct.
The Waite Arboretum and Conservation Reserve
Volunteers of the Waite Arboretum and Conservation Reserve are involved in gardening, conservation and restoration of the native flora, weed control, seed collection, plant propagation, surveys of plants and animals, preparation of herbarium specimens, maintenance of the trails, preparation of interpretive material and giving guided
tours.
For more details contact the Coordinator of Urrbrae House:
Amanda Jackson
Phone: 8303 7497
Fax: 8303 7110
Email: amanda.jackson@adelaide.edu.au
For the Waite Arboretum & Urrbrae House Historic Precinct Gardens, contact the Director of Waite Arboretum:
Dr Jennifer Gardner
Phone: 8303 7405
Fax: 8303 6826
Email: jennifer.gardner@adelaide.edu.au
