Found 33 Museums & Heritage volunteering opportunities in Australia

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Do you enjoy gardening and outdoor work? Pearns Steam World are located in the historic town of Westbury, just 25 minutes drive west of Launceston. The museum holds a collection of steam traction engines, tractors, stationary engines and agricultural memorabilia, including women in agriculture on display. We are looking for a volunteers to maintain and develop the gardens and grounds surrounding the museum. (C)

Are you interested in history, tourism and meeting new people? Pearns Steam World are located in the historic town of Westbury, just 25 minutes drive west of Launceston. The museum holds a collection of steam traction engines, tractors, stationary engines and agricultural memorabilia, including women in agriculture on display. We are looking for a volunteers to welcome visitors to the museum and assist in the daily running of the museum. (C)

Do you have a passion for anything mechanical and looking for a project? Pearns Steam World Museum are located just 25 minutes out of Launceston in the historic town of Westbury and has one of the largest collection of steam engines and other mechanical artifacts in Australia. We are looking for someone with mechanical aptitude to revive and care for some of these historical pieces in our collection. (C)

Yandina Historical Society operates Yandina Historic House with volunteers. The positions we are offering are 'hospitality' positions. You will be asked to serve light refreshments, set up, put away and clean the Cafe area. If you have a sunny disposition, would love working with a team of happy people and enjoy sharing your knowledge of the on local area you are the person for us. We are open from 9:30am - 2.30pm daily including weekends. Hours negotiable.

Maintenance of Grounds and Visitor Facilities at Queensland Air Museum

Do you like meeting people from all over the world? If so, then this position is perfect for you! Bankfoot House is an award winning state heritage-listed property that attracts local, interstate and international tourists. You will be trained in how to present the heritage precinct’s history as the oldest surviving Cobb & Co coach stop on the Brisbane to Gympie Gold fields run. We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly volunteers to join our amazing team of tour guides.

Are you keen to gain experience in events, or simply enjoy working in a festive atmosphere? Join our dynamic team of volunteers who help run the events program at award winning Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct. From performances and exhibitions, to heritage talks and festivals, the range of events is broad. You will gain experience in project development, event delivery and be actively involved on-site with the stunning Glass House Mountains as a backdrop. Talk to our staff today!

Front desk volunteers meet and greet the visitors to the Museum, collect entrance fees and provide hospitality to the tourists and local residents that visit the museum. No extensive knowledge of Broome’s history is required.

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).

To assist around the historic MV Cape Don. A former lighthouse tender now a museum and training ship. You'll work with the different tradesmen and deck crew onboard restoring the ship.

Duties will incude assisting the various tradespeople, engineers, deck crew and tour guides with different jobs. From helping with tools and running wiring to acting as a runner to the tour guides.

you'll be working alongside the engine room crew preparing and repainting various surfaces in the engine room and other machinery spaces

Assist in keeping the interior of the MV Cape Don (a historic museum ship) clean

Deck Crew cleaning. Assist in keeping the exterior of the historic museum ship MV Cape Don as well as cargo hold and stores clean and presentable for tours and visitors.

A house museum with a well-documented family & social history written by Florence, daughter of Hermann and Annie Neumann. The museum portrays the lifestyle, hobbies and business interests of the family, circa 1930. Annie’s Place Café offers light lunches, morning and afternoon teas for visitors to enjoy, sitting on the delightful verandah and gazing out toward the hundred year old Jacaranda tree in the adjacent park. Annie’s Place is manned by volunteers giving up 5 to 6 hours daily per roster.

The Northam Railway Museum has a unique collection of the Avon Valley's railway, army and migrant memorabilia and our our group is passionate about sharing it with locals and visitors alike. This position would suit people who enjoy chatting with others and are looking for something with flexible hours.

General handyman skill required to restore and maintain timber framed Fettler's Cottage.

This volunteer role provides you with an opportunity to share your customer service, reception and hospitality skills at a quaint cafe located in Laidley. This is a great opportunity to welcome visitors to the Laidley area and encourage tourists to enjoy all that the Lockyer Valley has to offer.

Train enthusiasts - this one is for you. Bennett Brook Railway are in search of new Train Drivers to welcome tourists and visitors visiting Whiteman Park for a fun experience. This is a great opportunity to gain qualifications as full training to qualification standard will be provided if required.