The Museum is always looking for eager volunteers to help perform it's important work. Alternatively, get involved with the Friends of the Museum, a group of people who are passionate about the Museum and the work that we do.
Friends of the Museum
The Friends of the Museum are people that are passionate about the State's cultural and research heritage, and want to participate or support the Museum.
By becoming a Friend of the Museum, you are invited to a privileged insight into the Museum’s collection and its research and educational activities.
As a friend you’ll have the opportunity to attend private viewings of the latest exhibitions and special talks by Museum staff on topics of interest to you, and to participate in field excursions led by Museum staff.
For more information about the Friends and their membership benefits, download our membership brochure [PDF 2.93mb] or email friends@museum.wa.gov.au.
Volunteering
The Museum welcomes people to volunteer their time to help with our education programs and to take tours.
Volunteer as a tour guide on the HMAS Ovens, in the Robert Steele exhibition or at our Fremantle sites
No experience is necessary as applicants will be provided with training and information. Please get in contact with Anna Micha, our Fremantle Volunteer Coordinator on (08) 9431 8325.
Volunteering for exhibitions
To register your interest please call the Volunteer Coordinator on (08) 9427 2706 or email – les.barradeen@museum.wa.gov.au and leave your name and contact number. For general volunteering information or to apply for work experience please go to the Department of Culture and the Arts website and complete the work experience request form.