Volunteer roles
VOLUNTEER GUIDES
Volunteers take guided tours, interpreting our museums and raising awareness of NSW cultural heritage. Due to the training involved a minimum of 12 months commitment is asked. Volunteer guide tasks may vary depending on the needs of the museum.PROJECT VOLUNTEERS
Project volunteers work behind the scenes at both the museum properties and at many units such as design, marketing, education or exhibitions. Special projects exist for those looking for a unique challenge. Volunteers participate in projects such as exhibition and archival research, curatorial assistance and other museum related projects.
Projects require direct contact with staff and may involve some type of office support such as data entry and filing, it may also include research and writing. Project work is suitable for those who prefer an office environment and can commit to volunteering on a regular basis.
SPEAKER PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS
Speaker Program volunteers attend public speaking engagements within the Sydney Metropolitan area at community groups such as Probus and View Clubs. Volunteers help to raise awareness of NSW cultural heritage and promote our mission, museums, exhibitions, events and membership opportunities.
SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEERS
Special event volunteers assist with events such as Sydney Open and other activities presented by HHT. Such volunteers need to be flexible, enjoy working with a variety of people and ages and be able to complete multiple tasks. Commitment and duties vary depending on the location of events and activities.
VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERS
Virtual volunteers provide a service via their home computer.
The key requirement is that participants can access a personal computer and the internet and possess the requisite skills and understanding of software applications to work on the particular project or program. A high degree of self-motivation is required for those who participate in this program.
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS/INTERNSHIPS
Students can participate as a project or virtual volunteer. Voluntary work may be completed as part of a work experience program and with the requisite school contact information. Students under 18 years must have the signed consent of a parent or guardian. This is managed through our Human Resources unit.
Contact our HR unit about work experience T 02 8239 2288
Internship students completing tertiary qualifications may participate in the our unpaid museum internship program. The HHT education unit coordinates and manages this aspect of the program. Both the education unit coordinator and the tertiary academic supervisor must approve any internship placement before starting the program.
