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Front-of-House Volunteers

DFES Education and Heritage Centre

Discover over 125 years of fire brigade history at the heritage-listed Old Central Fire Station. Perth’s first purpose-built fire station is now a Heritage Centre and offers fascinating displays of historic firefighting equipment, vintage fire trucks, and captivating tales of firefighter antics!

We are looking for volunteers to bring the building to life for our visitors!

If you are someone who is:

  • enthusiastic, energetic and cheerful;
  • keen to learn new skills (you don’t need to have knowledge of fire and emergency services);
  • looking to be part of a close knit team;
  • able to work under pressure and with minimal supervision; and
  • reliable and willing to commit to a roster on a regular basis,
  • then we are looking for you to join our team.

Key Duties:

  • Welcome and orientate visitors to the Centre;
  • Deliver spot talks and tours for visitors in the Appliance Room, Heritage Gallery and Hazards Gallery;
  • Lead activities and demonstrations in the gallery spaces;
  • Assist in the delivery of education and school holiday programs and special events.

Benefits:

  • Personal and professional development;
  • Sense of achievement and purpose;
  • Form new friendships as part of a team;
  • Ongoing training and support;
  • Lunch and refreshments provided;
  • Recognition events and social activities.

Requirements

  • National Police Certificate *
  • Working with Children Check *

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.

  • Location

    Perth WA

  • Service

    • Fire & Emergency Services
  • Time Required

    The Centre is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and the first and third Saturdays of the month between 9:30am and 2pm. The shift starts at least 15 minutes prior to opening and 15 minutes after closing time. As the Centre is staffed by volunteers a regular commitment to a day is essential so that rosters can be developed. This could be weekly or fortnightly. A minimum commitment is 2 shifts per month.

  • Training

    After the EOI you will be invited to attend the next info session. One-to-one interviews will then follow. For successful applicants, you will receive an induction and on-the-job training.

Express your interest

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