Get involved

• Become an Intern keyboard_arrow_right

  We welcome applications from tertiary students who wish to complete an internship placement with us. There are a range of project areas available including exhibition development and collection management.

  Please contact us to discuss further:

  Albury LibraryMuseum
  Museum & Social History Team
  Phone: 02 6023 8333
  Email: librarymuseum@alburycity.nsw.gov.au

  Note: students wishing to complete project work without the sponsorship of their educational institution should apply as volunteers (see above).

• Become a Donor keyboard_arrow_right

  We are always interested in donations that help us preserve our sense of history for current and future generations.

  Our collection would not be what it is without the generosity of donors. With their help we are able to preserve objects of significance for the benefit of the wider community. Potential donations are considered in the context of the AlburyCity Museum and Social History Collection Policy, existing collection holdings, provenance, conservation requirements and storage constraints.

  To discuss making a donation contact:

  Albury LibraryMuseum
  Museum & Social History Team

  Phone: 02 6023 8333
  Email: librarymuseum@alburycity.nsw.gov.au

Volunteer with Albury LibraryMuseum and Lavington Library

Albury LibraryMuseum and Lavington Library  provide a wide range of physical and digital resources, services and programs for the community. Our spaces are welcoming, inclusive environments for reading, research, creativity and connection.

Volunteering at Albury LibraryMuseum or Lavington Library offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for people interested in the cultural sector. As a volunteer, you’ll gain firsthand experience of our programs, exhibitions, events and collections, while connecting with community members, artists and cultural professionals.

What we do

Albury LibraryMuseum and Lavington Library offer Storytime sessions, book clubs, public access to Wi-Fi and printing, research support and a housebound borrowing service. Lavington Library also provides a Council customer service centre.

We provide a variety of meeting rooms and quiet study spaces, and deliver a dynamic program of workshops, events and activities for both children and adults throughout the year. Our museum spaces showcase intriguing objects and host a changing exhibition program that invites exploration, learning and discovery.

What to expect as a volunteer

We offer a range of front-of-house (public-facing) and back-of-house (behind-the-scenes) volunteer opportunities across Albury LibraryMuseum and Lavington Library. All volunteers receive initial training as well as ongoing support in their role. Most of our volunteering roles take place on weekdays between 9am and 5pm.

Our volunteer opportunities include:

• Museum and Social History Volunteer (Albury LibraryMuseum)  keyboard_arrow_right
  • Research Museum and Social History Collection objects
  • Research topics relating to future exhibitions
  • Assist with collection management, including scanning and object housing
  • Supervise and monitor exhibition galleries
• Library Collection and Information Services Volunteer  keyboard_arrow_right
  • Assist with research projects tasks as outlined by the team
  • Assist in a range of collection tasks including administration, accessioning, book  covering and processing
  • Assist in shelving library items and maintaining the Lending Collection
• Learning and Outreach Volunteer  keyboard_arrow_right
  • Assist with background research for the development of public programs
  • Assist with the delivery of tours, workshops and programs to school groups and other community groups
• Exhibition Attendant keyboard_arrow_right
  • Welcome visitors and assist with audience surveys when required
  • Walk around exhibition spaces, providing an information and security role
  • When confident, present guided weekend tours of exhibitions

To become a volunteer, please complete the online application form below. Depending on the role you apply for, you may need to undergo checks or provide some additional information, including a NSW Working with Children Check, a National Criminal History Check and / or a valid NSW drivers’ licence.

For more information, contact Albury LibraryMuseum on (02) 6023 8333 or Lavington Library on (02) 6043 5645.

If you are currently studying and would like to undertake one of these roles as a work experience student, please apply using this link: Work Experience, Work Placement and Internship Program Application | AlburyCity

• The Committee keyboard_arrow_right
  • provides support in evaluating potential acquisitions to the museum collection, over the value of $500, against the criteria in the AlburyCity Museum and Social History Collection Policy and recommend acquisition or rejection.
  • assesses the information provided to support de-accessioning of items from the Museum and Social History Collection and make informed recommendations.
  • meets quarterly at Albury LibraryMuseum.
• Representatives can come from a range of backgrounds, including: keyboard_arrow_right
  • Academia (cultural/heritage affiliation)
  • Albury & District Historical Society
  • Museum sector professionals
  • General community members with an interest in social history and heritage
  • First Nations community members.
• Members must demonstrate experience, skills and knowledge in the sector and will be selected for the committee based on: keyboard_arrow_right
  • Experience in the museum, cultural heritage or archive sector either in a voluntary or professional capacity
  • Demonstrated skills to assess potential acquisitions against criteria
  • Knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge of AlburyCity’s and/or other Museum and Social History collections.

Further information: AlburyCity Museum and Social History Acquisition and De-accessions Committee Guidelines

Nominations for vacant committee positions are opened each year in May / June, on the Have Your Say webpage. All nominees will be notified of the outcome in July.

Committee terms are three years.