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 hours across the duration of the volunteer program outlined (within this time period there is scope for flexibility and a review of the hours/days you choose to commit)
- Sign an Agreement Form to commit to the values and policies of The Dax Centre

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

Volunteer roles

Visitor Services - Applications closed

Education Volunteer - Applications open

For more information please refer to our Volunteer Policy

Internships

Applications are now CLOSED for 2024 internship opportunities at The Dax Centre

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

Curation & Exhibition Intern - an internship 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. View position descriptions by clicking the title of each role above

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

THE DAX CENTRE

30 Royal Parade
Kenneth Myer Building
Parkville Vic 3010

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+61 3 9349 2538

OPENING HOURS

Wednesday to Friday
11.00am to 3.30pm

Other times by appointment

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Part of the SANE Australia Group

The Dax Centre acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the land on which it operates. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, unbroken culture and ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to country. The Dax Centre values diversity. We are committed to proving a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

SANE is a public company limited by guarantee and registered tax-exempt charity with DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status.

Charity ABN 92 006 533 606. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. SANE, PO Box 1226, Carlton VIC 3053.