Become a Museum Volunteer at the Aviation Heritage Museum
Volunteering Roles at the Aviation Heritage Museum
Accessioning Assistant
To support the accessioning of new items into the museum collection by recording, cataloguing, and documenting artefacts.
- Conduct research and support accessioning processes.
- Record item details accurately into the collection system.
- Assist with administrative tasks relating to collection management.
- Responsibility to comply with all RAAFA Policies and Procedures and all reasonable management directions.
Display Creation Assistant
To enhance the museum’s exhibitions by assisting with design, setup, and maintenance of display spaces.
- Support setup and assembly of displays.
- Assist with display design and organisation.
- Maintain safe and tidy exhibit areas.
- Responsibility to comply with all RAAFA Policies and Procedures and all reasonable management directions.
Library Assistant
To provide essential research, administration, and access to historical information within the museum’s library collection.
- Catalogue and organise library materials.
- Support research requests and assist visitors with information.
- Maintain accurate library records.
- Responsibility to comply with all RAAFA Policies and Procedures and all reasonable management directions.
Maintenance Assistant
To support the upkeep of museum facilities and aircraft through general cleaning, repairs, and maintenance.
- Perform general maintenance tasks across the site.
- Conduct basic repairs and upkeep.
- Assist in cleaning and maintaining aircrafts.
- Responsibility to comply with all RAAFA Policies and Procedures and all reasonable management directions.
Modelling Assistant
To support the creation and maintenance of model aircraft and displays within the museum.
- Assist with building and maintaining model aircrafts.
- Help with setup of model-based displays.
- Support curation of scale-model exhibits.
- Responsibility to comply with all RAAFA Policies and Procedures and all reasonable management directions.
Museum Cleaner
To ensure museum spaces are clean, safe, and welcoming for visitors, supporting a positive visitor experience.
- Vacuum and clean floors, exhibits, and public spaces.
- Empty waste bins and restock cleaning supplies.
- Maintain hygiene and presentation standards.
- Responsibility to comply with all RAAFA Policies and Procedures and all reasonable management directions.
Museum Guide
To provide visitors with engaging, informative experiences that enhance understanding of the museum’s exhibits and aviation history.
- Conduct guided tours and provide detailed explanations.
- Answer visitor questions and highlight key exhibits.
- Represent the museum in a friendly and professional manner.
- Responsibility to comply with all RAAFA Policies and Procedures and all reasonable management directions.
Photo Library Assistant
To assist with documentation and the Museum’s photo library by scanning and digitising photographs, supporting the preservation of aviation history.
- Scan and digitise photographs for archival use.
- Catalogue digital images and maintain accurate records.
- Support historical research and documentation projects.
- Responsibility to comply with all RAAFA Policies and Procedures and all reasonable management directions.
Restoration Assistant
To assist in the preservation and restoration of historic aircraft and artefacts.
- Support restoration tasks under staff supervision.
- Assist with maintaining and preserving aircrafts.
- Help with handling artefacts and restoration tools.
- Responsibility to comply with all RAAFA Policies and Procedures and all reasonable management directions.
Retail Assistant
To support visitor engagement and revenue generation through customer service and merchandise sales.
- Assist with customer service and sales.
- Operate the cash register and handle transactions.
- Restock and organise merchandise.
- Responsibility to comply with all RAAFA Policies and Procedures and all reasonable management directions.
Simulator Operator
To provide visitors with interactive, educational aviation experiences by operating and maintaining museum simulators.
- Operate and monitor flight simulators.
- Assist visitors in using simulators safely.
- Provide educational guidance during experiences.
- Responsibility to comply with all RAAFA Policies and Procedures and all reasonable management directions.