Found 89 Museums & Heritage volunteering opportunities in Australia

Our vision is to create an open, sustainable, community-managed and loved Museum that is enjoyed by people of all ages! The Greenough Museum welcomes Volunteers who are enthusiastic and committed to assisting the museum to preserve, document and interpret its collections. The museum recognises the value of Volunteer work in both its day to day running and for future planning. The museum actively supports its Volunteers to provide opportunities for further skill development.

Volunteers required for gardening, propagation of plants for nursery and general maintenance of a unique and historic Homestead. Days required Mondays and Tuesdays 8.30am to 2.30pm. Great opportunity to make new friends and give back to the community. Centrelink approved.

Volunteers required to assist with the day to day running of a unique Museum and Historical Society. Kitchen staff required to assist with service of Devonshire Teas and light Lunches (eg. sandwiches/quiche/chicken and salads) as requested for small group bookings. Cleaning staff required to dust, sweep, vacuum, mop floors and clean amenities within the Museum. Centrelink approved.

We require volunteers to assist with light cleaning of this heritage home and the historically significant contents.

Helping to maintain our manicured gardens and rainforest area. The village sits on 12 acres and provides a beautiful backdrop for weddings, parties and special events.

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.

We require volunteers to assist with light cleaning of this heritage home and the historically significant contents. Light vacuuming and dusting, brush down cobwebs.

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

Victorian Goldfields Railway are looking for Carriage Maintenance Volunteers

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!

Volunteering experiences at the RAAFA WA Aviation Heritage Museum are certain to be worthwhile and meaningful, with flexible options to fit in with your lifestyle. The Aviation Heritage Museum is open seven days a week, 10am to 4pm, with volunteering roles available during these times, either at the museum, or the storage facility located in Willetton.

Sydney Heritage Fleet owns two large tugs, donated by RAN. They are regularly used for manoeuvring our classic tall sailing ship James Craig, and for movements needed by our other operating vessels which include coal fired steamers Waratah (steam tug, 1902) and Lady Hopetoun (VIP launch 1902), John Oxley (steam pilot ship ex- Moreton Bay (under total restoration and several vintage diesel launches.

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.

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!

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.

Put your handyman skills to use at May Gibbs’ Nutcote to ensure that we look our best.

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.

Your diesel experience, motor mechanic or trade's assistant will be highly regarded when you join this friendly and passionate team of volunteers. You'll be servicing railway vehicle engines, doing general maintenance and inspections etc for operation on the national rail network. Our maintenance facilities are located in our Depot at Paterson. Your reliability and enthusiasm will be appreciated.