Found 35 Museums & Heritage volunteer opportunities in Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs Perth, WA and the surrounding areas

• Volunteer at historic Old Court House Law Museum
• Weekend shifts, 3.5 hours, shared schedule with other volunteers
• Must be 18+, friendly, reliable, work in a team

• Support collection care and visitor engagement at RPH Museum
• Gain experience in collection management and historical preservation
• Training provided in collection documentation, object handling, and tours

• Digitize natural history collections from global institutions
• Transcribe handwritten notes, process animal photos, join scientific expeditions
• No prior experience needed, training provided, flexible time commitment

• Digitize natural history collections from various institutions worldwide
• Transcribe specimen labels, diaries, and fieldnotes into digital form
• Process photographs of animals captured by camera traps for analysis

• Responsible for committee secretary duties in not-for-profit organization
• Promoting early history of Swan River Colony and Fremantle Round House
• Location at historical cottage in Fremantle, meeting every two months

• Maintain museum buildings, grounds, and displays
• Assist with regular tasks like cleaning, mowing, and inspections
• No specific skills needed; on-the-job training provided

• Cleaning and maintaining historical buildings at Childers Historical Complex
• Opportunity to work as a Tour Guide for heritage tours
• Training provided, no experience required, part-time flexible schedule

• Assist in tagging, text-correcting, and transcribing historical documents
• Contribute to making digital collections more visible and accessible online
• Opportunity to share personal Queensland stories through volunteering

• Manage and maintain social media presence across platforms
• Create engaging content, including historical photographs and event promotions
• Monitor social media trends, audience engagement, and platform developments

• Restore and maintain vintage trains in a team environment
• Opportunities for skill development and advancement within the role
• On-the-job training provided, previous experience desirable but not required

Calling All Handy Helpers!

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Bennett Brook Railway is seeking passionate individuals to become Train Drivers and welcome tourists and visitors to Whiteman Park for an unforgettable experience.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable qualifications, with full training provided to qualification standard—no prior experience needed.

Be part of a team that shares the joy of trains and creates lasting memories. Hop on board.

• Rehouse and care for museum objects, manage storeroom
• Provide customer service, assist with events and tours
• Support exhibitions, contribute to ideas and research

• Engage with passengers, sell tickets, and greet with smile
• Work in station, ticket office, and handle money confidently
• Volunteer shifts on weekdays and weekends, training provided

• Maintain museum trucks and cannons with mechanical skills
• Suitable for retired mechanic or experienced small engine worker
• Volunteer must be Australian citizen over 18 years old