Found 204 Museums & Heritage volunteer opportunities in Australia

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General assistant.
MV Cape Don Society
- Assist with various tasks from engine room to deck
- Work with experienced department heads and learn new skills
- Contribute to restoring historic vessel and educating future maritime workers
Deck Crew, cleaning
MV Cape Don Society
- Maintain cleanliness of museum ship exterior, cargo hold, and stores
- Tasks include sweeping decks, wiping paint marks, polishing brass
- Training provided; volunteers must become society members for insurance
Duke of Edinburgh award volunteer.
MV Cape Don Society
- Volunteer for various projects in museums and heritage sector
- Opportunities in deck crew, engineering crew, education, fundraising, etc.
- Flexible time commitment, from one hour a month
Radio room
MV Cape Don Society
- Assist in refurbishing and repairing various radio equipment
- Work with a team of skilled volunteers in a museum setting
- Opportunity to learn new skills and contribute to maritime history
Exhibition researcher
MV Cape Don Society
- Research maritime history for exhibitions and newsletter articles
- Utilize archives and external sources for content creation
- Contribute to preserving historic MV Cape Don vessel
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
Tour Guide on historic Tall Ship James Craig
Sydney Heritage Fleet
- Engage with visitors, share ship's history and restoration details
- Join friendly volunteer team, no specific qualifications required
- Available ideally one day per week, currently need guides on Wednesdays
Mini Railway - Station Staff
Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway Inc
- Assist in railway station operation including ticketing and customer service
- Roles include driver, signal operation, guard, and maintenance crew
- Training provided; opportunity to advance to driver position available
Gallery Attendant
Kissing Point Military Foundation (Army Museum North Queensland)
- Conduct guided tours and interact with museum visitors
- Assist with visitor inquiries and direct to appropriate services
- Training provided; commitment to volunteering at Army Museum North Queensland
Front Desk Volunteer
Broome Historical Society
- Interact with museum visitors, process entrance fees, and sell merchandise
- Assist with answering questions, providing quizzes, and handling sales
- Opportunity to learn about Broome's history, culture, and meet people
State Library of Queensland digital volunteer
State Library of Queensland supported by Volunteering Queensland
- Remote Only
- Museums & Heritage
- Administration & Office Management
- 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
Aviation Heritage Museum Volunteers
Royal Australian Air Force Assoc Aviation Heritage(Supported by Volunteer Melville!)
- Aviation knowledge and passion essential for various volunteer roles
- Skills in software, electronics, and DIY maintenance needed.
- Computer skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills are beneficial
Tour Guide on historic Tall Ship James Craig - WEDNESDAYS
Sydney Heritage Fleet
- Welcoming visitors on board historic Tall Ship James Craig
- Sharing ship's history and restoration details with diverse audience
- Engaging with people, no specific qualifications required, one day commitment
Tour Guide on historic Tall Ship James Craig - WEDNESDAYS
Sydney Heritage Fleet
- Welcoming visitors on historic Tall Ship James Craig
- Sharing ship's history and restoration details with diverse audience
- Engaging with people, no specific qualifications required, one-day commitment
Beauty Workshop Volunteer - Tuggerah Lakes
Cancer Patients Foundation Ltd supported by Volunteering Queensland
- Tuggerah, New South Wales
- Museums & Heritage
- Demonstrate skincare, makeup, and head-wear tips to cancer patients
- Volunteer commitment of at least four workshops per year
- Training provided, comfortable speaking in front of small groups