Volunteer positions available

 

Volunteer with the Powerhouse Visitor Services Team

Powerhouse Visitor Services volunteers support the public program activities of the Education Program Development Department by greeting visitors and taking orientation walks; conducting tours; giving exhibition, object and special event talks and assisting with school holiday programs and demonstrations; assisting staff with education briefings and education packages and assisting groups with teacher guided visits; meeting and greeting booked adult groups and assisting people with a disability or frail aged visitors. Powerhouse Visitor Services Volunteers also provide services to groups in the community via the outreach program, where they visit organisations outside of the Museum.

Key Volunteer Tasks
Reception and orientation - welcoming visitors, taking orientation walks and providing directions to facilities and exhibitions
Visitor Programs - conducting tours, exhibition, object and special event talks and assisting with school holiday programs and demonstrations
School Programs - assisting staff with school briefings and school activities and assisting school groups with teacher guided visits
Special Groups - meeting and greeting booked groups including those with special needs
Outreach - Visiting community groups and institutions such as nursing homes and service clubs to speak about the Powerhouse Museum

Skills and Abilities Required

  1. Ability to work as part of a team.
  2. Good communication skills and an outgoing personality.
  3. Strong commitment to providing a high standard of customer service.
  4. Prior experience with public speaking.
  5. Demonstrated interest and/or experience in one or more of the following: Social History, Science and Technology, Computer Science, Decorative Arts, Industry and Design.
  6. Able to participate in training.
  7. Ability to commit to volunteer work on a regular basis.

Hours & Days
Weekday volunteers - 1 day a week, 9.30 - 3.30
Weekend volunteers - 1 to 2 days per month, 9.30 - 3.30

pdf Volunteer Enquiry Kit

Youth Volunteer Program

As a member of the Youth Volunteer Program you will be working with young visitors to provide enhanced access to the Powerhouse Museum interactive gallery spaces. Your role will be primarily based in the Zoe’s House precinct assisting children and families in an interactive building site designed for children. You will also be able to gain skills operating in a leadership role in a public environment. The Youth Volunteer Program is part of the overall Visitor Services Volunteer Program. Youth Volunteers will receive the same benefits and acknowledgements as all Museum volunteers.
pdf Volunteer Enquiry Kit

Other Volunteer Positions

The Powerhouse Volunteer Program attracts people with a range of backgrounds and skills, a shared commitment to the collection and a desire to help the museum. Powerhouse Volunteers perform a variety of roles, with a range of interesting duties, providing invaluable support to the paid staff and a high standard of customer service to visitors. Anyone over the age of 16 may apply to volunteer at the museum and volunteers may apply to transfer from one volunteer position to another.

Please read the Volunteer Enquiry Kit for further information.
pdf Volunteer Enquiry Kit

Please email the Volunteer program for further information:
volunteercentre@phm.gov.au