Volunteers

Our volunteers guide visitors through the day, helping them greet adventure at every turn. They intrigue and delight, turning objects in our collection into stories that spark curiosity in us all. And they are the friendly face of a world-class and engaging visitor experience. We couldn’t do it without them.

Anyone can volunteer at the museum, and we’re always on the lookout for new members of our crew. Whether you’re a maritime buff or just looking to be part of your community, we have a wide range of roles for people of all interests and backgrounds.

We’ll support you through an initial and ongoing training program that ensures you are a trusted and respected part of the museum community.

You can volunteer at the Australian National Maritime Museum in many different and fulfilling ways including showing visitors around or working behind the scenes.

• Develop new skills and expand on your strengths
• Learn new interesting things to share with others
• Receive regular benefits such as free tickets, invitations to events and merchandise
• Feel supported and valued through our volunteer training program
• Meet like-minded people and make friendly social connections
• Interact with local and international visitors
• Be part of one of the largest and most diverse volunteering programs in Australia.

• Discounted museum membership
• Discounts in the museum’s shop
• Discounts at our café
• On the job training as well as formal classroom courses for many aspects of the museum
• Access to our quarterly magazine, All Hands
• A museum uniform
• Free museum entrance passes annually
• Invitation/s to annual social events curated especially for our Volunteers
• Preferential access to the extensive schedule of exhibitions and programs at the museum
• Acknowledgment, support, a learning pathway to somewhere new, and a connection to a likeminded community of individuals