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Volunteer With Us Volunteers are vital to the smooth running of the Amberley Heritage Centre. 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 Amberley Heritage Centre please email raaf.ahhc@defence.gov.au with the subject “Volunteer” or you can complete a volunteer application on this page. |
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Volunteer Opportunities
Maintenance Assistant
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.
Museum Host Officer/Tour Guide
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
Research Assistant
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
Shop Assistant
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
About Amberley Heritage Centre
Amberley Heritage Centre
Hear the stories of the people, surrounded by the aircraft they supported and flew. Learn about the Air Force journey in Southeast Queensland from the 1930s to the present day.
The Heritage Centre occupies 4 WWII Bellman hangars and is home to a number of historical RAAF aircraft including:
- Canberra Bomber A84-242
- Caribou A4-236
- Douglas A20G Havoc – “Hell’n Pelican”
- F-111 A8-126
- Sabre A94-962
- Aircraft engines
- F-111 Crew Module
- World War II Jeep
- Aircraft refuelling vehicles, and
- A wide variety of armaments
