What you’ll do
Our volunteer program covers a bit of everything here at Questacon! As part our our team, you’ll:
- be challenged by curious young (and young-at-heart) minds wanting to know why and how.
- encourage visitors to get the most out of their visit to Questacon. One minute you might be telling a young child which button to push, and the next minute explaining a complex concept to an adult.
- learn to become a confident communicator, because our visitors are from all ages and backgrounds.
- be patient and prepared for unusual questions.
What you’ll get from us
As a volunteer, you’ll receive:
- thorough ongoing training and support
- a $10 travel reimbursement for each 4 hour shift you complete
- parking free of charge during shift
- discounts at the Atomic Café and the Questacon Shop
- heaps of smiling faces.
Hours
Our volunteers can work up to 16 hours per week.
We can offer flexible volunteering hours because we are open 7 days a week.
Eligibility
Our volunteers are passionate about science and technology, and want to share this with our visitors.
You must be 16 years or older to become a volunteer.
COVID-19 vaccination
As a volunteer, you may need to work with children who can’t be vaccinated. In line with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, as a volunteer you must be up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations, as defined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation.
You will need to provide proof of vaccination, which may include:
- a vaccination certificate (an Australian Government COVID-19 digital certificate or COVID passport)
- information from a government health body
- information from your regular doctor (GP) or treating specialist.
How to apply
Want to volunteer with us? Then fill in an application form and email it to volunteering@questacon.edu.au.
Download the volunteer application form
Download the volunteer duty statement
Find out more
For more information about volunteering, please call us on 02 6270 2800 or email us at volunteering@questacon.edu.au.
We will also be hosting a volunteer information session later in 2022. To be contacted about this session, please call us on 02 6270 2800 or email us at volunteering@questacon.edu.au.
Questacon acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians and first scientists, makers and innovators of this land and their continuing connection to Country. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging.
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