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Volunteer With Us Volunteers are vital to the smooth running of the RAAF Museum. They take part in a range of activities including:
An understanding of Air Force history is helpful but not essential. Reliability, ability to work as part of a team, and enthusiasm are important. For more information about volunteering at the RAAF Museum please email RAAF.MuseumInfo@defence.gov.au with the subject “Volunteer” or you can complete a volunteer application on this page. |
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Public Speaking – Commentate IFD activity with spectators by providing descriptive, accurate and interesting facts on the RAAF Museum, RAAF Base Point Cook and Pilot. |
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Present safety brief to visitors |
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Set up equipment required for commentating. |
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Decision making - who will lead and who will support the commentary |
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Interface with the Pilot to present Interactive Display. |
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Accurate knowledge of military aviation, particularly RAAF and RAAF Base Point Cook history. |
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Clear and confident communication with public speaking and various other stakeholders. |
Assist with the maintenance, inspection, cleaning of exhibits and preservation carried out under the guidance of heritage Centre/Museum staff.
Duties vary widely and depend on the background, qualifications, ability and experience of the volunteer, and the priorities of the Heritage Centre/Museum’s maintenance area.
Work performed can range from assisting with changing aircraft tyres, cleaning aircraft, general housekeeping duties and assisting with display as required. The maintenance area also provides assistance to other areas of the Heritage Centre/Museum.
Meet and greet visitors upon arrival
Inform visitors of Heritage Centre/Museum of programs and services
Monitor exhibits by walking through Display Hanger
Familiarisation with most if not all Heritage Centre/Museum exhibits
Knowledge of and/or interest in aviation
Confidence and concise communication skills
Ensure sound and accurate information is being shared on the history of the RAAF and exhibits
Friendly and approachable disposition
Neat and professional attire
Sorting and filing photographs
Photocopying of documents and manuals
Documenting drawing
Transcribing diaries or audio historical accounts
Assisting with research inquiries from the general public
Provide support with the daily operation of the Heritage centre/Museum shop
Maintain adequate stock levels of merchandise for sale
Ensure shop area is clean, safe and professionally displayed at all times
Sell merchandise to the public on open days
RAAF Museum
Join us on a journey through the ages. Hear the stories of our people surrounded by the aircraft they supported and flew.
Learn about our beginnings in the Australian Flying Corps, the courage of our Second World War aviators, and the service of thousands of men and women to our nation at home and abroad in times of peace and war
