The Australian National Insect Collection Volunteer Scheme
Our Volunteer Scheme began in 1998. Since then, hundreds of people have spent tens of thousands of hours helping staff with a range of curation and research related activities at the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC).
ANIC Volunteers are a diverse group of people from different backgrounds. Some volunteers have left the workforce and are spending some of their retirement volunteering at ANIC. For others volunteering at ANIC has helped them gain experience and find paid work. Some come to the ANIC with an interest and knowledge of entomology or biological sciences; others are looking for an opportunity to learn something completely new.
Apply to become an ANIC volunteer
ANIC Volunteers work with staff on our physical collections in Canberra, ACT
Please note that to be eligible you will need to reside in the ACT or be able to travel to the ACT at least fortnightly.
Acceptance into our volunteer program also depends on successful application and a one month trial. We encourage all interested people to apply. Please fill out the form below.
If you would be interested in becoming a virtual volunteer, you could find yourself transcribing field diaries from the nineteenth century or transcribing specimen labels from museums and collections, all from the comfort of your favourite couch or cafe. To get involved in virtual volunteering visit DigiVol on the Atlas of Living Australia.
The Australian National Insect Collection Volunteer Scheme
Our Volunteer Scheme began in 1998. Since then, hundreds of people have spent tens of thousands of hours helping staff with a range of curation and research related activities at the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC).
ANIC Volunteers are a diverse group of people from different backgrounds. Some volunteers have left the workforce and are spending some of their retirement volunteering at ANIC. For others volunteering at ANIC has helped them gain experience and find paid work. Some come to the ANIC with an interest and knowledge of entomology or biological sciences; others are looking for an opportunity to learn something completely new.
Apply to become an ANIC volunteer
ANIC Volunteers work with staff on our physical collections in Canberra, ACT
Please note that to be eligible you will need to reside in the ACT or be able to travel to the ACT at least fortnightly.
Acceptance into our volunteer program also depends on successful application and a one month trial. We encourage all interested people to apply. Please fill out the form below.
If you would be interested in becoming a virtual volunteer, you could find yourself transcribing field diaries from the nineteenth century or transcribing specimen labels from museums and collections, all from the comfort of your favourite couch or cafe. To get involved in virtual volunteering visit DigiVol on the Atlas of Living Australia.