Found 25 Museums & Heritage volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

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.

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

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

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

As an orginisation the Historic Ketch Falie requires a committee to maintain the orginisation and require a succession plan of recruitment to go forward into the future.

Sydney Heritage Fleet is a volunteer organisation dedicated to preserving restoring and operating vessels which represent Australia's maritime history. They include James Craig, a fully rigged tall ship, Kanangra a large double-ended Sydney harbour ferry, steamship John Oxley a former Moreton Bay pilot ship, Waratah a steam tug of 1902 vintage, Lady Hopetoun once the fastest steam launch on the harbour, a fine sailing schooner, and several diesel motor launches.

Do you have a sense of fun and storytelling? Our Education Guides are friendly and enthusiastic volunteers who support our education officers with guided school groups.

Are you passionate about children and our WA heritage? Are you keen to join a passionate team of volunteers who educate children about our past to prepare them for the future? The City of Wanneroo's Cultural Services team is looking for Heritage Education Program volunteers who will assist the Heritage Education Team to successfully deliver and engaging and fun education program at Buckingham House.

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.

Do you enjoy working with children and have an interest in astronomy? We are looking for volunteers to join our friendly School Day Tours team to assist in providing hands on activities for small groups of primary aged children. Tours are during school hours and all training is provided.

The Queensland Air Museum is not only the largest aviation museum in Australia, but also a highly regarded museum amongst educators, historians, current and ex-military personnel, air cadets, locals, and domestic and international tourists. This position will assist with the administrative tasks associated with managing a large and diverse volunteer workforce and would suit a person with a background in Human Resource Management

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 currently training in education, work with young people, or simply enjoy being a presenter, then this position is for you! Award winning Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct is seeking energised presenters to work with a professional team in offering interactive educational experiences that inspire younger generations. This newly created position will enable you to interact with school groups and provide input into program development. Speak to us about this rewarding role today!

Join the crew at the Australian National Maritime Museum. Veterans can join as volunteers thanks to a new program in partnership with Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC). Volunteers will receive training and join a variety of interesting roles that match their skills, experience, interests, and preferences. Roles are flexible and open to all ages.

Want to discover more about our shared history? Interested in the development and importance of the National Capital? Looking for an opportunity to actively engage with community? The National Capital Authority (NCA) has opportunities for volunteers with an excitement for the Nation’s Capital and its associated history. Anzac Parade, Reconciliation Place, Blundells Cottage, Foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin, and The National Capital Exhibition are all fascinating places to interpret and explore.

If you are proficient with bookkeeping, Excel and Word, we need you! If you enjoy working with figures and have a few hours each week to spare, this could be the ideal position for you.