Found 14 Museums & Heritage volunteering opportunities in Australia

We are seeking volunteers to help us with a 'hands on' approach to do maintenance work, painting, clearing the grounds, gardening and burning a bonfire or two. This maybe an opportunity for Corporate Volunteering.

Do you enjoy hands-on work in interesting places? Are you looking to share your skills, or develop new skills, in gardening or maintenance? The National Trust (NSW) is currently recruiting garden and maintenance volunteers to work as valuable members of the Trust’s team at our prestigious Everglades property at Leura!

Queensland Maritime Museum is a not for profit organization. The museum attracts more than 40,000 visitors per year including families, school groups, tour groups, inner-state and international visitors. We are looking for the help of enthusiastic gardeners/grounds people to assist with maintaining our grounds and gardens.

We require the services of a maintenance/cleaner. Help Set-up for Tours. Keeping our Museum sparkling clean and in working order. We are a Centrelink approved site.

Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard have opportunities for volunteers in many areas. This includes working in the grounds, lawns, maintenance & vineyard.

Victorian Goldfields Railway are looking for garden and building maintenance volunteers

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.

Tractors - People - History: what a combination. We're looking for Visitor Relations Officers (Tour Guides). Be part of our team guiding visitors from around the world through our fascinating exhibits at the Tractor Museum based inside Whiteman Park.

The Abbey Museum is looking for volunteers to assist with the care and maintenance of the gardens and grounds. The gardens are an integral part of the Museum’s visitor experience and we need you to help to keep them looking beautiful and inviting for our patrons. You can work at your own pace and just enjoy working outdoors in a lovely environment with a bunch of friendly people. We have a great team who are welcoming to new people.

Volunteer at a stunning heritage property! Rippon Lea Estate is listed on the National Heritage Register as one of the finest examples of original suburban estate in Australia. A variety of roles are available, including house tour guides, garden tour guides, gardeners, events volunteers, ticketing and general information volunteers and house dusting volunteers.

Do you have a positive attitude, are you enthusiastic, flexible and have a desire for personal growth and would like the opportunity to be part of a great team? SteamRanger Heritage Railway are looking for a General Depot Maintenance person for their Goolwa Depot. Duties will include undertaking Depot and site specific periodical maintenance e.g. General ground and yard maintenance, gardening, keeping sheds tidy, small painting tasks.

Gardener required for Smirks Cottage and Heritage Site Monday or Wednesday - flexible hours between 8.30 am to 12.30 pm. We are happy for whatever time you can commit. General gardening, all tools supplied.

Do you like gardening? Are you interested in the conservation of Tasmania’s heritage? Would you like to volunteer with friendly like-minded people?

Do you like gardening? Are you interested in the conservation of Tasmania’s heritage? Would you like to volunteer with friendly like-minded people?