Volunteering
Our volunteers play a vital role in the Herbarium, helping with expanding and managing the collection. Current students are invited to apply to volunteer at the Herbarium, assisting with a range of tasks.
All of the day to day activities in the herbarium are carried out by volunteers.
Volunteer tasks can include:
- mounting specimens
- specimen data entry
- nomenclatural updates
- database management
- incorporating/filing specimens.
Through this program participants can gain skills in plant science research, herbarium curation, biodiversity bioinformatics, and managing a scientific or historical collection. It is also a great way to meet like-minded students.
What time commitment is expected?
The volunteer program is relaxed and informal. Sessions usually run for 2 hours once a week. Training is provided so all you need is an interest in botany and enthusiasm.
How to apply
If you are interested in volunteering, please email herbarium@latrobe.edu.au.