Found 24 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.

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

Victorian Goldfields Railway are looking for Carriage Maintenance Volunteers

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.

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.

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.

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.

Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard have opportunities for volunteers in many areas. This includes working in the grounds, lawns, maintenance & vineyard.

Victorian Goldfields Railway are looking for track maintenance volunteers.

Victorian Goldfields Railway are looking for Locomotive Maintenance Volunteers

Victorian Goldfields Railway are looking for garden and building maintenance volunteers

🛩️ Join Us in Preserving Aviation History! 🛩️ Do you have a passion for aviation and a desire to contribute to the preservation of history? The Far North Queensland Aviation Museum invites you to become a valued volunteer and help develop Mareeba's premier community-based aviation museum.

🛩️ Join Us in Preserving Aviation History! 🛩️ Do you have a passion for aviation and a desire to contribute to the preservation of history? The Far North Queensland Aviation Museum invites you to become a valued volunteer and help develop Mareeba's premier community-based aviation museum.

We are in need of Information Guides and Restoration Assistants who will help preserve the Far North’s aviation and WW2 history. You will build on your current skill set whilst helping grow FNQ Aviation Museum. Help grow the museum and build it up to a place where you will be able to bring your friends and family and enjoy the fruits of your labour from the future Centre & café.

Geelong Miniature Railway is a registered Charity organisation made up of railway enthusiasts, who have come together to plan and build Geelong’s first passenger carrying miniature railway and family park. We are looking for like minded club members willing to share their professional and trade-based skills and learn additional skills.

TSTA (Tasmanian State Training Association) is 100% volunteer run not for profit organisation and as such, all positions are as unpaid volunteers. If you have an MED3 or above and want to help sail the Lady Nelson...

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.

Must hold a Boiler Basic (BB) or Boiler Advanced (BA) Boiler certificate/qualification. Steam train firing/driving experience is desirable, but in-house training will be provided. Role involves driving the small steam trains (amusement devices) at the National Railway Museum and at the Semaphore and Fort Glanville Railway.

Do you have a love of trains? We are looking for versatile volunteers and have several different positions to fill: Driver / Guard / Signaller / Maintenance Crew and the Kiosk. In each of these positions you can also assist with roles such as customer service, public direction, ticket collection, signal operation, guard, maintenance crew etc. and eventually the elevation to 'Train Driver' for those who are interested.