Found 246 Museums & Heritage volunteer opportunities in Australia

• Assist in welcoming visitors and providing directions at heritage site
• Share information aboard historic Cheynes IV whale chaser ship
• Training provided, travel/food reimbursement available per shift

• Guiding small groups, tailoring tours to visitors' needs
• Working in a team for large groups, keeping up with research
• Training provided, benefits include National Trust membership

• Clean and monitor objects using conservation techniques
• Support collection development and interpretation with attention to detail
• Gain hands-on experience in cataloging and preserving historic items

• Maintain gardens and lawns at Mount Barker Museum
• Create inviting atmosphere for visitors and preserve heritage setting
• Ideal for those with green thumb and love working outdoors

• Perform day-to-day gardening tasks like pruning, weeding, and mulching
• Opportunity to learn about plants and improve gardening skills
• Receive certificate or reference for work with National Trust

• Perform general administrative duties and financial administration tasks
• Communicate with volunteer team, National Trust Centre, and promote events
• Opportunity to develop organizational skills and support a meaningful cause

• Assist with planting, weeding, propagation, and garden maintenance
• No experience needed, just enthusiasm for nature and willingness
• Opportunity for hands-on experience in native plant care

• Opening and attending museums as visitor guide and assistant
• Live-in caretaker couple position with caravan site benefits
• Assisting visitors, learning history, and developing heritage precinct

• Assist with venue hire enquiries and support event attendees
• Ensure safety and pleasant experience for visitors and guests
• Contribute to conservation, skill development, and community engagement

Do you enjoy talking to people and working in a team? Are you looking to develop new skills in Customer Service, Museum Interpretation and Guiding? The National Trust of Australia (NSW) is currently recruiting volunteers to work as Guides at Saumarez Homestead, Armidale.

• Deliver exceptional customer service to museum visitors
• Provide information on exhibitions, events, and history of museum
• Maintain visitor statistics and respond to visitor needs

• Assist in maintaining and developing digital record on artillery history
• Access collection of books, maps, historical papers, CDs, and videos
• Open to young volunteers for work experience in research

• Welcome and support visitors at historic home museum
• Assist with guided tours, public programs, and group events
• Work with team to provide exceptional visitor service and support

• 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

• Volunteer in various roles like heritage guides, village store
• Engage visitors in historic village, assist at Visitor Information Centre
• Training provided including site induction and child safety training