War Museum Volunteer
War Museum is a state-of-the-art, professionally curated and beautifully presented museum in the heart of RSL ANZAC Village Narrabeen. There are rare and unique items on exhibit from every conflict Australia has been involved in. From the parachute motorbike which greets you, to the drawers that open to reveal hidden treasure, to diaries hastily scribbled on the front line, there is something to capture the imagination of everyone and every age. Volunteering in the War Museum is flexible and what you do will depend on your skills.
Key responsibilities
- Greeting and assisting visitors - welcome visitor, provide basic information and answer general questions about exhibits or the museum's history. You may also facilitate interactive exhibits and offering the additional historical context
- Guiding tours - you may be trained to give guided tours of the exhibits. We will provide the relevant training if you are interested giving guided tours.
- Maintaining and organising exhibits - this can involve anything from ensuring the displays are clean to cataloging of artifacts
- Volunteers might also assist with research related to military history and the artifacts in the museum
- Volunteers might also contribute to creation of museum's digital presence, including social media and website
Personal Qualities & Skills
- Interest in military history
- Great interpersonal skills and ability to make personal connections with people from different backgrounds
- Be reliable, flexible and committed
Benefits
- Give something back to the community and meet new people
- Gain valuable skills, experience, and access various online and in person trainings
- Ongoing support throughout your volunteer journey
- Be a valuable member of our team and have an opportunity to be part of RSL LifeCare Volunteer Panel
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
Time
- Museum is open 7 days a week and volunteers can either do 10am - 1pm or 1pm - 4pm shift