Found 31 Museums & Heritage volunteering opportunities in Australia

The National Trust is seeking an active and friendly people to join our close community volunteer team in a vital role as Treasurer at historic Labassa Mansion in Caulfield. Are you good with numbers and finance? Now is your chance to join our passionate team of volunteers.

Do you enjoy talking to people and working in a team? Are you looking to develop new skills in Customer Service, Museum Interpretation and Guiding? The National Trust of Australia (NSW) is currently recruiting volunteers to work as Guides at Saumarez Homestead, Armidale.

Do you love working in events and with people? Do you love organising events? Are you keen to learn new skills or develop your existing skills in the event industry? The National Trust (NSW) is currently recruiting volunteers to support Miss Traill’s House, Bathurst.

Greet and facilitate visitors at the unique National rust property Portable Iron Houses. Each of the three houses are unique and have different stories to tell. Visitors can be self-guided, use the information provided on the walls or ask questions of the volunteers.

Do you want to volunteer from home, have a computer and an interest in science, biodiversity and/or natural history collections? Join DigiVol and volunteer online with flexible hours.

It’s all here, tourism, history, holiday programs and events! Opportunities exist for volunteers in multiple roles: heritage guides, customer service, visitor information assistants, and village “stollers” in heritage costume. If you enjoy a social chat, promoting our city, maybe a bit of local history or helping out in a school holiday program – contact us to find out more.

The Carnarvon Heritage Precinct are looking for someone to care take at the museum as well as looking for volunteers to help run the museum.

Do you love history? The local history section of Kwinana Public Library are asking for expressions of interest from volunteers to assist the local History Librarian to research local history topics. Virtual, it would be great if the volunteer resides in the locality of Kwinana, Cockburn, Rockingham areas so regular face to face catch ups can occur.

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) are seeking a Exhibition Room Attendants to assist us with various exhibitions throughout 2024 at Como House and Gardens. An exciting design exhibition is being held in the historic home, Tablescaping which will explore the art of table service and design. Followed by NTAV annual Christmas at Como installation later in the year. Now is your chance to join our passionate team of volunteers and enjoy being part of museum operations and exhibits.

Douglasvale Historic Homestead and Vineyard is seeking volunteers to assist in its Cellar Door & wine tastings. Come and join in. If you have an RSA and enjoy talking to people - then we can give you training.

The Historical Society members are the Volunteer custodians and Guides of the Azelia Ley Homestead Museum and Wagonhouse museum, on roster for Sunday opening 1.30-4.30pm, and supervising the Museums for booked tours and school excursions, as they occur (Mon-Wed).

Help foster a pleasant visitor experience for our guests from all around the world. In this Museum Assistant role, you will be integral in representing the Emerald Museum.

Are you an imaginative, enthusiastic and effective communicator? The IMA is seeking Tour Guides to join the volunteer team and play a key role in connecting and inspiring our school and adult visitors.

🛩️ Join Us in Preserving Aviation History! 🛩️ Do you have a passion for aviation and a desire to contribute to the preservation of history? The Far North Queensland Aviation Museum invites you to become a valued volunteer and help develop Mareeba's premier community-based aviation museum.

If you enjoy engaging with primary school children and have a knack for storytelling, we would love to have you as part of our Museum Schools Team. You will be working with a small team in a supervised, supported environment. You don’t need to be a teacher – a delight in talking with kids is the main skill we are seeking. Our Schools Team lead school activities in the Museum, as well as running off-site programs through our History on the Move trailer. Volunteers must be vaccinated.

The Receptionist is the first point of contact for visitors, so this role requires a well presented individual, with good communication and interpersonal skills. Tasks include ticket and retail sales, visitor greeting, orientation and assistance, telephone inquiries and direction. The Museum is open Monday to Saturday, and two receptionists are usually rostered to work together. Volunteers must be vaccinated.

If you are great with people and enjoy sharing information and customer service we want to hear from you!

Port Elliot Railway Station are looking for Customer Service Volunteers to help out at their award winning historic railway station. The Customer Service role has two components - Ticket Sales and Souvenir Sales. Previous sales and customer service, cash register and EFTPOS terminal experience would be well regarded, but not essential. On the job training will be provided.

Live on-site at the Women's Museum of Australia within the secure walls of the heritage-listed Old Alice Springs Gaol! You must have own caravan, (max 2.9m in height) with own shower and toilet. In exchange, we ask for 6 hours on a Saturday and 6 hours on a Sunday and a few hours per week of general light maintenance duties and roster cover when needed with two days per week off, usually Tuesday and Wednesday.

Front of House Volunteers provide a warm and friendly welcome for visitors to the Museum and also play a valuable role in maintaining Museum security during opening hours. They engage with visitors and share knowledge and enthusiasm for the Museum and Esperance history. This is a key role ensuring that the Museum is open on the publicised day.