By Renee Wood
Mont De Lancey Homestead is seeking interested volunteers to join their team, helping across varies roles at the historic property.
The Wandin North homestead of pioneer Henry Sebire is open to the public, offering a glimpse into yesteryear with a gallery, historic displays and much more, which is all run by volunteers.
President Jill Sebire is looking for new recruits to come on board to support the experience promoting local history.
“The garden is so peaceful, people like to wander in the garden and there is a lot of people that like history, there’s the homestead, the chapel, the slap kitchen and the museum,” she said.
The facility reopened early February to guests and Ms Sebire said volunteer numbers and availability has dropped recently following lockdowns.
“The pandemic has really been the big cause of it, so that’s why we’re just hoping that now it’s looking a bit better, they’ll come back.”
Tour guides, admin and maintenance works are all key areas volunteers can choose to be involved with.
Ms Sebire said rosters are very flexible and they like to accommodate everyone’s weekly needs.
“You can be a guide and show people around the property or you can do reception work, we have gardening and really any maintenance.”
