Found 25 Museums & Heritage volunteering opportunities in Australia

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

The Event Volunteer is the friendly and welcoming face of Genealogy SA at events and workshops both on site at the Genealogy Library and at other venues. He/she is responsible for promoting the Society as an organisation of choice in regard to family history research and membership. The role also involves assisting with the set-up for the event, such as setting out chairs, laying out brochures, meeting guests and checking registration lists as guests arrive.

The Library Reception Desk Volunteer is the friendly and welcoming face of Genealogy SA. They provide guidance to members, visitors and those who call us to use the Society’s family history information resources. In this role, volunteers will find themselves assisting a variety of people with their genealogical research, providing them with a great opportunity for growth in their own learning.

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.

Do you want to volunteer from home, have a computer and an interest in science, biodiversity and/or natural history collections? Join DigiVol and volunteer online with flexible hours.

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

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.

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.

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.

Are you passionate about apps, programs and web coding? Beechboro Library's CoderDojo is a club for self-motivated young people to learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and explore technology in a casual and creative environment. We are looking for mentors to help our participants reach their full potential.

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.

The Heritage Library Volunteer assists staff with the management of the collection housed in the Heritage Library. You will work alongside a small team of employees and volunteers undertaking preventative conservation and collection management.

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 excited to be expanding the Sir Donald Bradman research library collection with a donation of a significant personal collection in 2024. We are looking for someone to assist with the organisation and cataloguing of this new collection. We are also looking for assistance with the establishment of research library loan partnerships and processes within our broader library network and research librarian services on an ad-hoc basis.

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.