How to get Involved

Why should I volunteer?

Our volunteers are the heart and soul – and friendly faces – of Open House Hobart. Join us to help make the weekend as smooth-running and memorable as possible. We can’t do it without you!

Volunteering for Open House is a great way to meet other architecture lovers and the general community, as well as getting as the good feels of being part of such an amazing community event.

Join the Open House team by volunteering for a half or full day, or the whole weekend, at one (or more) of the open buildings. For your time, you’ll be provided with a gourmet brekkie at the start of the day and will be invited to the official after party, held at Brickworks Design Studio on the Hobart waterfront.

Since its inauguration in 2013, Open House Hobart has quickly grown to become one of Hobart’s most loved and widely attended annual architecture events. Open House Hobart has opened the doors to incredible buildings and sites across the city and its surrounds, offering an extraordinary opportunity to experience the behind-the-scenes of the city and meet the people who design, build and preserve Hobart. None of this would be possible without our passionate volunteers.

Volunteers are the backbone of the Open House Hobart model and have been – and continue to be – crucial to the success of the event. Without the dedicated support of volunteers, producing an event of the size and scale of Open House Hobart simply would not be possible. The public’s primary interaction with Open House Hobart is you! Your passion and enthusiasm for the program ensures a successful day for everyone.

How can I partner with Open House Hobart?

Open House Hobart offers a unique opportunity to gain brand recognition within Tasmania – not only within the architectural profession, but also among locals and tourists. The program has an ongoing commitment to quality design and the built environment. If you believe your company is a good fit with the philosophy of this event of fostering a better understanding of the value of a well-designed and built environment, we’d love to hear from you. We have a range of partnerships levels you can choose between, and it’s up to you how much you want to be involved.

How to donate

Open House Hobart was inaugurated in 2013 and is auspiced by the Tasmanian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects, a not-for-profit membership organisation. Open House Hobart abides by the values of Open House Worldwide.

All donations help support the program continue. Get in touch with Jennifer Nichols for more information.

The program is an opportunity for building owners, managers, custodians and architects to reach a broad cross-section of the community, accessing completely new audiences. None of this would be possible without all of our contributors. Our community is the backbone of the Open House Hobart model and without your generous support, our programs simply could not run. The public’s primary interaction with Open House Hobart is you! Your passion and enthusiasm for the program ensures a successful day for all.

If your building fulfils one of the following criteria, please contact us (providing additional information where applicable):

• Does the building represent design excellence? Is it award-winning?
• Is it innovative, pushing boundaries and/or a great addition to our city?
• Is this a significant heritage building? Is it a rare example?
• Is this an exemplar in the space of Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD)?
• Does the building contribute to a more resilient city?
• Does the building contribute to a more equitable, inclusive and safe city?
• Does the building represent innovation in new housing models, shifting the needle on housing affordability? Is it providing better designed public housing?
• Does the building tell an important story about Hobart’s past, present or future?
• Does the building offer insights into how the city operates?
• Does the building (or tour) offer a once in a lifetime/very special opportunity?
• Will there be a great experience for families? Are we inspiring the next generation of design professionals/future urbanists/active citizens?