Found 21 volunteering opportunities in Australia

Our Education Guides play a key role in inspiring and engaging our school and adult visitors by delivering various school education and life-long learning programs.

Our Visitor Experience volunteers bring our 2024 flagship exhibition, Andrew Rogers: Where We Are, and the Museum's permanent galleries, to life. Our volunteers facilitate access to the exhibition, ensure the integrity of the objects on display and connect with our audiences to foster curiosity.

The National Trust is seeking an active and friendly people to join our close community volunteer team in a vital role as Treasurer at historic Labassa Mansion in Caulfield. Are you good with numbers and finance? Now is your chance to join our passionate team of volunteers.

The brave solo refugee Mums who make SchoolKits for Congo also make beautiful buntings from bright African fabrics, and teach other Mums to do the same. We sell them in Australia and return the proceeds to the makers so that they can pay the school fees for their children to be educated. We are looking for stallholders who could add a product to their range, and for representatives who can show buntings to potential retailers and customers.

SchoolKits for Congo seek Student Advocates to invite their own school communities to engage in meaningful and rewarding global giving. Advocates will present the program to decision-makers, show them the positive impact that involvement can have on both givers and receivers, and connect them with the resources necessary to complete the first gift cycle. Advocates may also assist with local publicity for the event. Advocates may be current school students or recent graduates.

Greet and facilitate visitors at the unique National rust property Portable Iron Houses. Each of the three houses are unique and have different stories to tell. Visitors can be self-guided, use the information provided on the walls or ask questions of the volunteers.

Geraldton Historical Society is looking for Museum Assistant Volunteers for the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage Museum! The museum houses an extensive collection of historical photos, research & reference material, as well as displays of Heritage lifestyle objects regarding the history of the region. A Museum Asst. would Meet and Greet visitors, guide them through the society's rooms, be able to maintain the library & the museum and open the cottage timely. On the job training will be provided.

Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference and support your community? Spare Parts Puppet Theatre shares the joy and magic of puppetry with audiences of all ages. And they couldn't do it without the help of amazing volunteers!

Share in the excitement of Visual Impact Brisbane 2024 by joining the Visual Connections Events team. If you love working with and meeting new people, are a team player and enjoy being where the action is, Visual Connections would love you to join our team. You are required for the upcoming Visual Impact Brisbane show on Wednesday 17 - Friday 19 July 2024. We are looking for multiple passionate individuals to assist at the event in various roles, breaks will be given and Lunch supplied.

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.

Do you love history? The local history section of Kwinana Public Library are asking for expressions of interest from volunteers to assist the local History Librarian to research local history topics. Virtual, it would be great if the volunteer resides in the locality of Kwinana, Cockburn, Rockingham areas so regular face to face catch ups can occur.

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) are seeking a Exhibition Room Attendants to assist us with various exhibitions throughout 2024 at Como House and Gardens. An exciting design exhibition is being held in the historic home, Tablescaping which will explore the art of table service and design. Followed by NTAV annual Christmas at Como installation later in the year. Now is your chance to join our passionate team of volunteers and enjoy being part of museum operations and exhibits.

Cinemallunga is a non for profit organisation providing Community Cinema events, show casing feature films, with the emphasis on fun & frivolity. Audience participation is highly encouraged. The shows take place every two months & moviegoers are encouraged to dress up, and get into the spirit of the “shenanigans” that go along with the movie’s theme. From stacking chairs to exotic dancing!! There is something for everyone.

The Historical Society members are the Volunteer custodians and Guides of the Azelia Ley Homestead Museum and Wagonhouse museum, on roster for Sunday opening 1.30-4.30pm, and supervising the Museums for booked tours and school excursions, as they occur (Mon-Wed).

Are you an imaginative, enthusiastic and effective communicator? The IMA is seeking Tour Guides to join the volunteer team and play a key role in connecting and inspiring our school and adult visitors.

It is a varied position where no two days will be the same, providing a rewarding and welcoming learning experience to the Museum through guided visits to the public. This role requires a well presented individual, with good communication and interpersonal skills. Full training and an introduction will be provided to the Museum exhibits. The Museum is open Monday to Saturday, with two guides or hosts working together. Volunteers must be vaccinated.

If you are great with people and enjoy sharing information and customer service we want to hear from you!

Scribblers Festival is run by a small, passionate team and we always appreciate a helping hand. The Scribblers team needs you to help spread the magic of storytelling. We’re on the lookout for Volunteers for the 2024 Scribblers offerings. It’s a great opportunity to gain work experience on a major event, connect with fellow creatives, and perhaps even meet some authors or artists!

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.

Your outgoing personality and previous experience will be highly regarded in this role. An experienced Checkout Operator is required for a local charity. You will be friendly, personable and able to handle high volumes of Customers.