Found 100 Museums & Heritage volunteering opportunities in Australia

Our steam tug Waratah built 1902 at Cockatoo Island badly needs help to maintain paintwork by removing and treating rust, then re-painting. Sydney Heritage Fleet is voluntary group dedicated to preserving, restoring and operating vessels representing our Maritime history. We own in addition to many smaller boats, the former VIP steam yacht Lady Hopetoun, ex-Moreton Bay pilot steamer John Oxley, and the mighty 1,000 passenger double-ended Sydney Harbour Ferry Kanangra

Want to make a difference with your volunteering, preserving maritime history while spending your time with a great team in a friendly environment? Sydney Heritage Fleet is a volunteer organisation dedicated to preserving, restoring and operating vessels which represent Australia's maritime history. They include Tall Ship James Craig, ferry Kanangra, steamship John Oxley, 1902 steam tug Waratah, 1902 VIP launch Lady Hopetoun, 1903 schooner Boomerang and several diesel motor launches.

We have a vacancy for a committee member with a legal qualification.

The services are required of a person to co-ordinate maintenance of the building exterior and interior and its immediate grounds. This will involve performance of some basic maintenance and gardening, as well as organising tradespeople and Council staff to carry out other maintenance activities.

The Board of The Bendigo Trust (trading as Bendigo Heritage Attractions) is seeking a Board Director / Chair Finance and Risk Committee to assist in managing, maintaining and promoting some of Bendigo's most significant heritage assets.

Sydney Heritage Fleet owns, restores and operates historic steam ships, sailing ships and many smaller launches. Our current major project is the restoration to full ocean-going condition of John Oxley a former Moreton Bay pilot steamer, 760 tons. You, the volunteer will be a skilled welder and steel fabricator to aid in the final stages of hull restoration, particularly the forecastle. Your team leader is gentle giant whose welding surpasses marine standard for boiler work.

The Museum of Tropical Queensland is seeking volunteers to help with the delivery of our school holiday and after-hours programs. We are seeking people who are self-motivated and enjoy interacting with people of all ages, particularly children. #specialevents #events #volunteering #tourism #museum #YouthVol

You will provide outstanding customer service to museum visitors, promote exhibitions & events and assist with the museum daily operation. We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated, and friendly volunteers to join our amazing team. Landsborough Museum is a state heritage-listed property that attracts local, interstateand international tourists. The collection of photos, memorabilia, artefacts and everyday items on display offers an insight into the lives of early pioneers on the Sunshine Coast

Victorian Goldfields Railways are looking for Kiosk and Shop Volunteers

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.

Undertake guided tours of the Museum as necessary. Undertake Gallery Attendant duties in allocated gallery, as per roster. Meet and greet, and interact with members of the public. Answer visitor questions, as required. Direct visitors to appropriate services (i.e. toilet, water fountain, seats disabled facilities etc). Other duties as directed. #tours #museum #military #defence force

If you love meeting new people and being a helpful member of a friendly team this might be right for you. We are looking for capable people to assist with visitor admissions, visitor orientation and museum shop sales.

Do you enjoy talking to children and young people? Are you looking to share your skills, or develop new skills, in Teaching or Museum Education? The National Trust (NSW) is currently recruiting volunteers to work as Education Guides in our prestigious Parramatta property!

Do you enjoy talking to children and young people? Are you looking to share your skills, or develop new skills, in Teaching or Museum Education? The National Trust (NSW) is currently recruiting volunteers to work as Education Guides in our prestigious Harris Park property.

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 love talking to people and Historic Houses? Join our team of volunteer guides at May Gibbs’ Nutcote historic house.

Do you love coffee and baking scones? Volunteer in our tearoom at May Gibbs’ Nutcote historic house.

Put your handyman skills to use at May Gibbs’ Nutcote to ensure that we look our best.