Found 43 Museums & Heritage volunteering opportunities in Australia

The services are required of a person to co-ordinate the cataloguing and filing of photographs donated to the Macleay River Historical Society. The person will also be responsible for the maintenance of our collection of over 60,000 historical photographs and records associated with these.

The services are required of a person to meet and greet visitors to Kempsey Museum, attend to telephone calls and answer routine enquiries on the Museum’s operations such as opening hours, location and entry prices.

Are you passionate about preserving our cultural heritage and advocating for its importance in our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact as part of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)'s (NTAV) Membership Ambassador Team! To further enhance our membership program and engage with the public, we are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our Membership Ambassador Team.

Yandina Historic House is managed by Yandina Historical Society the members of which are all volunteers. We require volunteers to greet and serve light refreshments to the many visitors who come to visit Yandina Historical House. If you are mature, have a sense of humour, great people skills and prepared to do whatever is required, you're the person for us.

Victorian Goldfields Railways are looking for Kiosk and Shop Volunteers

If you love meeting new people and being a helpful member of a friendly team this might be right for you. We are looking for capable people to assist with visitor admissions, visitor orientation and museum shop sales.

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.

Come and join the team at May Gibbs’ Nutcote and welcome our visitors.

The Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre (MHHC) is a state-of-the-art interpretive centre, within the grounds of St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, that tells the story of architect-priest Monsignor John Cyril Hawes. The Monsignor Hawes Museum Attendant will engage with visitors to help them appreciate the wonderful story of Monsignor John Cyril Hawes and to take the opportunity to visit the many places he built in the Midwest and Gascoyne region of WA.

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 conduct tours to guide individuals through this heritage house and provide information on the contents and history to visitors to make it an informative and enjoyable experience.

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

It’s all here, tourism, history, holiday programs and events! Opportunities exist for volunteers in multiple roles: heritage guides, customer service, visitor information assistants, and village “stollers” in heritage costume. If you enjoy a social chat, promoting our city, maybe a bit of local history or helping out in a school holiday program – contact us to find out more.

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.

– Help preserve South Australian history, and to share that history with others. – Give back to the broader Adelaide community, and help us to carry on a key local tourism operation in the town of St Kilda. – Learn extensively about Adelaide’s public transport history, ranging from the early days of horse-drawn trams right through to the iconic Glenelg trams which ran from ‘city to bay’ for more than 75 years.

This is a multi-tasking position providing customer service, information, and sales.