BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Whether you have a passion for history, cultural heritage, or simply enjoy being part of a team making a positive impact, there's a role for you at the Emerald Museum.
By volunteering at the Emerald Museum, you will have the chance to:
Learn new skills: From cataloguing artefacts to greeting guests from around the world, the Emerald Museum offers a wealth of opportunities to gain new knowledge, confidence and expertise.
Meet new people: As a volunteer, you'll be part of a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who share your love of history and culture.
Make a difference: By helping to preserve and promote local history, you'll be playing an active role in shaping this vital district resource in Cardinia Shire, as well as the future of your community.
So, why wait? Scroll down to learn more about current volunteer opportunities and to submit an expression of interest.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
These summaries are designed to give you a glimpse of some of the activities you can undertake as a volunteer at the Emerald Museum. Many of our volunteers opt for a combination of duties from different roles for a well-rounded experience, and to continue learning new skills.
Front-of-House Volunteer
Commitment: 1 x weekday per week and/or 1 x Sunday, 12-4pm, every 4-6 weeks
We have an exciting opportunity for Front-of-House Volunteers to join our team.
As a Front-of-House Volunteer, you will be integral in representing the Emerald Museum and fostering a pleasant visitor experience. This role will introduce you to the fundamentals of Museum operations and audience engagement. You’ll also finesse your communication and interpersonal skills, as well as develop a commitment to service excellence.
This opportunity is ideal for students, retirees, retired teachers, those wanting to develop their communication skills, or those wanting to immerse themselves in local history.
Collections Assistant Volunteer
Commitment: 1 - 2 days per week for a minimum of 6 months; hours negotiable
We have an exciting opportunity for Collections Assistant Volunteers to join our team.
Discover what happens behind-the-scenes in a community Museum while you learn about cataloguing, develop your understanding of collection and Museum practices, and acquire specialised, valuable and transferable skills.
You will play a key role in engaging and educating our audiences by assisting in the digitisation and cataloguing of our vast collection. This is a role where you will see the fruits of your achievements in real time.
This opportunity is ideal for students in arts/humanities, art history, cultural heritage, curatorship, and information management, or those looking to immerse themselves in local history.
APPLY NOW
Apply to volunteer at the Emerald Museum by using the form below. Alternatively, email us at enquiries@emeraldmuseum.org.au with a little about yourself and why you’d like to volunteer at the Emerald Museum.
Further questions about volunteering with us can be directed to the Emerald Museum Community Asset Committee via phone on (03) 5968 2152, or email at enquiries@emeraldmuseum.org.au.
The Emerald Museum is an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applications to volunteer from people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.