Found 10 Museums & Heritage volunteering opportunities in Australia

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.

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.

Assist the Workshop team in the maintenance, repair and restoration of our heritage locomotive fleet.

Train enthusiasts - this one is for you. Bennett Brook Railway are in search of new Train Drivers to welcome tourists and visitors visiting Whiteman Park for a fun experience. This is a great opportunity to gain qualifications as full training to qualification standard will be provided if required.

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.

The Tasmanian Sail Training Association (TSTA) is wanting to hear from individuals who have a current Master V or higher marine ticket to help with future sailing programs. Suitable for a marine retiree keen to sail on something a little different or any Masters keen to sail a square rigger and contribute to a fantastic not for profit organisation.

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.

Museum work with a difference! Helping visitors to enjoy an old fashioned tram ride - training supplied.

Bring history alive and join our team at the state heritage listed Wilkinson Homestead by the Canning River