Education Guide (Volunteer)

Primary Focus

We have an exciting opportunity for a new group of energetic Education Guides to join the team and play a key role in inspiring and engaging our school and adult visitors by delivering various school education and life-long learning programs.

Key Activities

• Delivering the nominated Museum school education program to students with the support of other education volunteers and the Museum’s Education team.
• Assisting in the delivery of all of the education programs including sessions connected to our permanent collection and aesthetic education-based workshops connected to our current exhibition MIRKA for student and adult groups.
• Supporting the Museum in ensuring COVID safe measures are in place.
• Being available to speak to students, teachers and adults in the Museum.
• Supporting our team with preparing for the school groups and tidying when they have departed.
• Guiding students through the St Kilda Synagogue.

What the Jewish Museum Can Offer

• A challenging and engaging volunteer role as part of a highly respected Museum education team.
• Professional development sessions in aesthetic education, Jewish literacy, and other topics; regular refresher and networking opportunities to develop your skills and experience.
• An opportunity to develop and challenge oneself and to positively represent Judaism and the Museum’s work.
• Opportunities for social gatherings, the chance to make new friends and be a part of the dynamic Museum team.
• Regular giveaways to ticketed Museum events.
• Up to 15% discount on selected merchandise in the Museum shop.
• Free access to the MIRKA exhibition when accompanying a paying guest. Guest can access the concession ticket price regardless of eligibility.
• A reference when you have been volunteering with us regularly over a reasonable period of time.

About You

• You’re enthusiastic and friendly with good communication skills.
• You’re curious, keen to find out more, and share this knowledge with our visitors.
• You’re excited about engaging with school visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
• You may be a teacher or in teacher training, or a retired teacher, you may be a business person or trainer, you may have in your past been involved with youth groups and informal education (desired).
• You have an interest in Jewish Culture and History.
• You’re willing to undertake training related to the role.
• You are confident and can speak to small groups.
• You have basic technical proficiencies in using email, google forms and are willing to gain new skills in this area.

Volunteers are a vital part of our Museum and play an important role in enhancing our impact. As a community organisation, we’re committed to providing volunteer opportunities of a high standard.