Found 19 Museums & Heritage volunteering opportunities in Australia

Do you love catering and working with volunteers to bring people together to celebrate over food? The National Trust (NSW) is currently recruiting volunteers who want to bring out their inner Master Cook! We have a dynamic catering team but they need a few extra pair of hands.

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.

Would you like to preserve and share the rich legacy of the Everglades? Come join us in the beautiful tea rooms of the Everglades to welcome visitors and contribute to its smooth operations.

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

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.

If you are an inspired by creating interesting exhibits/displays etc we would love to hear from you. We are seeking a volunteer to assist our Museum Curator to create new themed displays. The work involves working with textiles, clothing and artifacts.

If you want to do hospitality with a difference, this volunteering role is for you!

Customer service with a difference! Travelling on board the Hotham Valley train and providing assistance to our passengers.

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) are seeking a Volunteers to assist in costume creation. Are you handy with a needle and thread? We are looking for volunteers to assist with making period outfits for our education facilitators. Now is your chance to join our passionate team of volunteers.

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.

Douglasvale Historic Homestead and Vineyard is seeking volunteers to assist in its Cellar Door & wine tastings. Come and join in. If you have an RSA and enjoy talking to people - then we can give you training.

Love vintage trains? Are you a people person and enjoy food service? We want to hear from you....

We have a range of exciting artefacts that have been recently donated and need to be photographed and uploaded to our museum collection. If you have your own photography equipment and are interested in supporting this project, please get in touch.

We are embarking on the digitisation of a large historical collection of photographs into the museum collection. This will involve organising, scanning and saving photographs from the archives, and carefully returning to archives. Get in touch if you would like to have a rare glimpse into history and a hand in making these memorial snapshots accessible to an international audience. This could be an ongoing opportunity.

Three areas of Strawberry Hill's famous visitor services require tour guides to provide the fascinating history of Albany and a welcome and enjoyable experience to tourists. If you are interested in the fascinating history of Albany and the opportunity to do work that involves providing a welcome and enjoyable experience to tourists and visitors to Albany, you may be able to find a spot on the friendly Strawberry Hill volunteer team.

The Lady Nelson needs cooks to prepare food on everything from day sails through to multiday voyages.

An administration assistant is needed to support the General Manager and company secretary to maintain the important work and cultural significance of the Australian jazz museum. Must have experience in MS Office and be willing to train in the use of Salesforce. General maintenance of the museum when required and assisting with group tours.

We require volunteers to assist to set up and pack away for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

NOTE: Guest Service Volunteers MUST have well developed English speaking skills Do you love history, art and antiques? Are you passionate about the conservation of Tasmania’s heritage? Would you like to meet people from all over the world?