Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute Volunteering

When you become a volunteer at the Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute you enter into a world that reaches into the very history of Ballarat. Since 1859 the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute has provided a wide range of services to the City of Ballarat and its citizens. The Institute has many historical resources, and as volunteer you will join a team of passionate volunteers who participate in a broad range of activities including archiving, maintenance and cataloguing of historical records and books to name just a few.

Following the extensive restoration of the building, volunteers assist with tours and event activities such as bar operations and welcoming guests, as well as fund-raising undertakings within the gorgeous Victorian era building.