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 from Atomic Catering 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.
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
Volunteer application (PDF)
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Volunteer application (DOC)
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Download the volunteer duty statement
Explainer Duty Statement (PDF)
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Explainer Duty Statement (DOC)
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Find out more
For more information about volunteering, please call us on 02 6270 2800 or email us at volunteering@questacon.edu.au.