Found 204 Museums & Heritage volunteer opportunities in Australia

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Receptionist (Volunteer)
Cairns Museum
- Welcome visitors, promote museum, sell tickets, provide orientation
- Handle phone calls, manage cash register and retail stock
- Maintain reception area, assist with emails, operate gift shop
Museum Guide - Rydalmere - #241462
Whitlam Institute within University of Western Sydney
- Monitor exhibition space, exhibits, and engage with visitors
- Training provided on historic site, work health safety, and tours
- Opportunity to share historical knowledge, social events with volunteers
DigiVol Volunteers - Virtual role
Australian Museum
- Remote Only
- Museums & Heritage
- Administration & Office Management, Library Services, Research, Policy & Analysis
- Digitize natural history collections from global institutions
- Transcribe notes, process photos, join scientific expeditions
- Volunteers need computer, internet access, good English, no prior experience
Historic Railway Locomotive Maintenance Volunteers
Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre
- Maintain historic railway locomotives and carriages at Maldon workshops
- Develop understanding of steam engines, engineering, and workshop skills
- No prior skills required, in-house training provided
Administration Volunteer for Historic Railway
Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre
- Assist with general office administration tasks
- Handle customer queries, bookings, and report preparation
- Computer skills required; training provided for museum and heritage work
Historic Railway Track Maintenance Volunteers
Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre
- Maintain railway tracks, bridges, and other assets
- No experience needed, work in a team outdoors
- Requires physical fitness, in-house training provided
Historic Railway Garden and Building Maintenance Volunteers
Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre
- Assist with building maintenance, painting, carpentry, and electrical tasks
- Volunteer in garden maintenance and general trades maintenance
- Receive in-house training for tasks; long-term commitment required
Historic Railway Carriage Maintenance Volunteers
Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre
- Perform woodworking, painting, and general handyman tasks
- Welcome volunteers of all ages to join friendly carriage team
- Receive in-house training for ongoing restoration projects
Historic Railway Station Booking Officer Volunteer
Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre
- Sell tickets and products, provide train journey information
- Utilize basic computer skills for online reservation system
- Volunteer on Wednesdays and Sundays at historic railway stations
Volunteer Civil Engineering Projects for Historic Railway
Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre
- Maldon, Victoria
- Museums & Heritage
- Assist with design, project management, and supervision of engineering projects
- Work on major and minor projects for historic railway development
- Opportunity in Museums & Heritage sector with in-house training
Historic Railway Kiosk and Shop Volunteers
Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre
- Manage souvenir shops, snacks, drinks, and souvenir sales
- Restock inventory, operate train outlet, and provide customer service
- Required to work at Maldon and Castlemaine Stations on Sundays and Wednesdays
Historic Railway Safety Management Volunteer
Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre
- Utilize quality management skills for safety management system
- Conduct regular audits to ensure system compliance and effectiveness
- Volunteer role in museums & heritage sector with in-house training
Passenger Attendant
SteamRanger Heritage Railway
- Ensure passenger safety on train and platform
- Assist passengers on and off train, check tickets
- Training provided under experienced supervisor, regular volunteering commitment
Rostered Meet and Greet Volunteer
Jarrahdale Heritage Society Inc.- supported by Armadale Volunteer Services
- Welcome and assist visitors with queries and information
- Support museum programs, displays, and cataloguing activities
- Weekend commitment, induction, and one-on-one guidance provided
Customer Service Assistant
Hotham Valley Tourist Railway
- Assist with ticket sales, refreshments, and souvenir selling
- Work on trains, handle cash, and able to work independently
- Job-specific training provided; occasional weekend shifts required