Found 84 Museums & Heritage volunteering opportunities in Australia

Located in a beautifully restored two storey house alongside Maley's Mill, the Greenough Museum offers an insight into a bygone era. The homestead was built between 1862 and 1880 for John Maley (King of the Greenough Flats), miller, storekeeper, hotel proprietor, entrepreneur and father of 14 children. The museum examines the social life of the Front Greenough Flats from Aboriginal time until today. View the historic trees and wander the community vege garden. Open daily 8.30am to 3.00pm

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.

Volunteers are required by the Kwinana Heritage Group. For events or some open days which are held on Sundays once per month. Must have own transport as no public transport to the site.

This local heritage organisation is looking for people to assist in various aspects of maintaining and servicing their fleet of vintage railway rolling stock and maintaining the grounds and gardens of their Depot Precinct. No previous experience or specific skills are required-just reliability and enthusiasm to join this friendly and passionate team. Main days of work are Mondays and Wednesdays. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID 19.

Support work that combats antisemitism, racism, & prejudice. Artefacts, collections, and research. We are looking for people passionate about volunteering within a museum that’s mission is to combat antisemitism, racism, and prejudice.

Support work that combats antisemitism, racism, & prejudice. Audio-Visual technician. Events work. We are looking for people passionate about volunteering within a museum that’s mission is to combat antisemitism, racism, and prejudice.

Support work that combats antisemitism, racism, & prejudice. Facilitate sessions for school groups. Student led learning. We are looking for people passionate about volunteering within a museum that’s mission is to combat antisemitism, racism, and prejudice.

We are seeking a friendly volunteer to greet and interact with visitors to the Queenscliff Historial Museum. This may include groups, by responding to their enquiries, or simply by talking about various displays.

Volunteers are required by the Kwinana Heritage Group. For events or some open days which are held on Sundays once per month. Must have own transport as no public transport to the site.

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.

Queensland Maritime Museum attracts more than 40,000 visitors per year including families, school groups, tour groups, inner-state and international visitors. The museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday and Sunday 9:30am to 4:00pm. We are close to both bus and train access.

An opportunity for those who love model/miniature railways. We have a 7 ¼” gauge railway around the grounds that is available to visitors most days we are open. We have 3 locomotives (Steam, petrol, hydraulic). We are looking for someone who will be a practical leading-hand for this museum activity: From driving to track-work. The line has opportunities for development and a range of projects are possible with the right person to take the lead.

Pearn's Steam World has one of the best collection of agricultural steam engines, tractors and other farming artifacts in Australia. These need maintenance, preservation, restoration, or rebuilding depending on their condition. We welcome anyone with the skills and/or aptitude to join the team who care for the collection. The collection ranges from large steam engines to small items such as hand-cranked seeders and butter churns.

Do you love history? The Bridgetown Historical Society is seeking volunteer Museum Attendants for the Bridgetown Police Station Museum so that we can continue showcasing the history of Bridgetown to local residents as well as visitors to our beautiful town.

We need someone to help at the Museum with Group tours bookings. follow up with the tours for tour numbers. This is an important job in the Museum as a Group tours are a major fundraiser activity. Catering for our Tour groups, purchasing and preparing food at home bring to the Museum on the day. Help with setting up for the tour. After the tour tiding up making sure the kitchen is clean and tidy. Re-imbursement for money spent. Some previous experience would be beneficial.

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.

As part of our digitisation process, we have 6000 CD that need to be scanned and uploaded to our AWS cloud storage. this a part of our plan to have all music we have in the Museum available to people all over the world via our Website.

Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard a not for profit organisation run by volunteers since 1995. DV is looking for a VolunteerCo ordinator with relevant experience in communicating with a variety of people and activities and organizational skills. This is a committee position. Come and join the team. We are open to the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays & Sundays 10am to 3pm.

Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard ( a not for profit run totally by volunteers) require a Admin Officer for 12-15 hrs a week. Volunteering on Wednesday and Saturday . Come and be a part of a fun team preserving Port Macquarie's history.