About You Are you a good human being who is motivated to contribute towards a meaningful mission and make a real impact? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy being part of memorable experiences?

Are you an aspiring or previous conservation specialist or collections manager looking for hands on experience and who wants to give back to the community?

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for preserving the past. Applicants must be able to assist with the cataloguing and inventory management of artefacts and can aid in research projects for MHM’s collections team.

Previous experience working with collections and cataloguing is highly desirable.

About Us The Melbourne Holocaust Museum (MHM), formerly known as the Jewish Holocaust Centre, is Australia’s largest institution solely dedicated to Holocaust education, research, and remembrance, fostering the values of acceptance and understanding, and preserving the testimonies of our survivors.

Established by survivors in 1984, the MHM is now a world-class museum and research centre, with an outstanding reputation. Annually our education programs are attended by over 23,000 students, we hold a wide array of thought-provoking events, and welcome thousands of local and international visitors through our doors.

The MHM houses more than 1300 survivor testimonies, and over 12,000 historical artefacts from both the Holocaust, and immediate post-war eras.

About the role Seeking volunteers to work with MHM’s Collections team.

Responsibilities will include assisting in the acquisition of artefacts into our collection, have an understanding of policies concerning conservation and preservation, aiding in cataloguing items, and in some cases conducting research on the history of items within our collection.

This volunteer role would be suitable for students learning conservation and collections management, or individuals previously in these fields who wish to apply their skills for a meaningful purpose.

We are seeking a group of volunteers to assist with our Collections team on Weekdays.

You will learn Join our dynamic team of volunteers and embark on a journey of discovery at our museum space! As a volunteer, you'll delve into the intricate operations of a world class museum, gaining invaluable insights into how we use our collections for memorialisation and education in our space.

Join us today and unlock a world of learning, growth, and inspiration!

How to apply: Apply via this seek volunteer advert and complete the volunteer application form @ mhm.org.au/volunteer/.