Found 246 Museums & Heritage volunteer opportunities in Australia

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Research and Cataloguing Assistant
Queensland Maritime Museum supported by Volunteering Queensland
- South Brisbane, Queensland
- Museums & Heritage
- Assist with cataloging, scanning, and researching maritime history
- Focus on Queensland's lighthouses and Australian maritime history
- Volunteer commitment for more than 6 months required
Kitchen Preparation and General Hand - Baking/Cooking/Cleaning
Pimpama Island & Districts Community Centre Ass.Inc supported by Volunteering Queensland
- Passionate about preserving heritage building and working as a team
- Experience in baking, food prep, or food safety advantageous
- Flexible working hours, mainly Mondays and Tuesdays
Experienced Welder, Maritime heritage vessel restoration
Sydney Heritage Fleet
- Remote Only
- Museums & Heritage
- Trades & Maintenance
- Skilled welder needed for maritime vessel restoration project
- Experience in heavy sheet metal and steel fabrication required
- Work includes below waterline, structural, and overhead welding tasks
Painting, woodwork, deck maintenance: Coastal steamship
Sydney Heritage Fleet
- Assist in painting, finishing, prepping, sanding, and varnishing
- Contribute to woodwork tasks like fitting out compartments and joinery
- Receive safety training, tour of work centers, and on-the-job training
Boilermaker
Sydney Heritage Fleet
- Fabricate, weld, repair structural and mechanical components on vessels
- Trade qualified Boilermaker with welding and heavy fabrication experience
- Ability to read technical drawings, safety qualifications highly regarded
Shipwright - heritage vessels
Sydney Heritage Fleet
- Perform timber repairs and modifications on boats and ships
- Work on slipways, hardstands, and in workshops restoring vessels
- Utilize hand and power tools, interested in traditional boatbuilding
STEWARDS / HOSPITALITY CREW ON TALL SHIP JAMES CRAIG
Sydney Heritage Fleet
- Welcome passengers aboard Tall Ship James Craig
- Serve refreshments, provide information, and handle food responsibilities
- Engage with diverse visitors, no prior qualifications required
Diesel Engineer, Crew
Sydney Heritage Fleet
- Experienced Diesel Mechanic with MED3 and MED2 certifications
- Maintain tug boats and motor launches in well-equipped workshop
- Join volunteer team at Sydney Heritage Fleet in Rozelle Bay
Trades volunteers to restore 1912 K-class ferry, Kanangra
Sydney Heritage Fleet
- Skilled tradespeople needed for restoring 1912 K-class ferry
- Roles include welders, boilermakers, diesel mechanics, painters, and assistants
- Volunteer position with training provided, located in Rozelle Bay
Tour Guide on historic Tall Ship James Craig
Sydney Heritage Fleet
- Engage with diverse visitors, share ship's history and restoration
- Join friendly volunteer team, no specific qualifications required
- Contribute to maritime heritage preservation, gain personal fulfillment
Diesel Mechanic
Sydney Heritage Fleet
- Maintain tug boats and motor launches in volunteer workshop team
- Experience with Detroit and Gardner diesels is advantageous
- Located in Rozelle Bay, offering safety training and guided tour
Volunteer Museum Attendant
Channel Museum
- Autonomously manage museum operations including opening, closing, and safety
- Welcome visitors, handle admissions, and assist with group bookings
- Encouraged to guide visitors, support school programs, and assist with research
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATION OFFICER - FRIDAYS
Army Museum of Western Australia Foundation
- Performing data entry, email management, and general office tasks
- Communicating with management, taking meeting notes, and working independently
- Opportunity to collaborate with Marketing and Social Media Team
ASSISTANT MARKETING / EVENTS OFFICER
Army Museum of Western Australia Foundation
- Fremantle, Western Australia
- Museums & Heritage
- Assist in planning and promoting museum events and activities
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work with a team
- Knowledge of social media and Microsoft Office proficiency required
GALLERY ATTENDANT
Army Museum of Western Australia Foundation
- Escort general public through museum with self-motivation
- No military experience required; training provided by experienced guides
- Opportunity to meet people; commitment of one day per week