The Sci Comm Works course runs from June to October 2026, during which you will:
- Gain skills and confidence in talking to audiences of all ages, from toddlers to adult
- Facilitate pop-up science stations across Scienceworks to engage families and school children
- Assist with facilitating early-years STEM experiences, delivering workshops, hosting schools and presenting science demonstrations
- Get to know a cohort of other fun and enthusiastic tertiary students interested in science communication
- Take part in 5 days of masterclasses, learning from leading practitioners in science presenting, workshop facilitation and experience design
We’ll show you how we create unmissable experiences for our audiences, and how we bring to life the fun, interactive Scienceworks that we love.
Program structure
Sci Comm Works is a volunteering program at Scienceworks for tertiary students.
It includes:
- A 3-day intensive at Scienceworks, from Monday 29 June to Wednesday 1 July
- 30+ hours of volunteering between 1 July and 26 October. You’ll get hands-on experience working with visitors and applying your skills
- A training session on Friday 24 July
- A wrap up session on Monday 26 October
After the program concludes, you’ll have the opportunity to stay on as a volunteer at Scienceworks!
Application process
Applying is easy. Just tell us a little bit about yourself and why you’d like to do this program.
Applications are open Friday 17 April and close by Sunday 10 May.
Capacity is very limited for this program. We may close applications early, so please apply as soon as possible.
Once we receive applications there’ll be an informal phone interview. Following that we’ll inform the successful applicants.
Applications open Friday 17 April
Eligibility
We’re looking for curious, passionate and enthusiastic tertiary students interested in finding out more about science communication.
You might be studying science, education, engineering, museum studies, or something else entirely! You don’t need experience. Just tell us why you want to be part of the program.
This course is for undergraduate and postgraduate students. We recommend it for students who are already at least a year or two into their studies – but if you think you’re ready, don’t let that stop you!
You’ll need to be able to:
- Attend the 3-day intensive Monday 29 June to Wednesday 1 July
- Complete at least 30 hours of volunteering between 1 July to 26 October
- Attend a training day on Friday 24 July
- Attend a wrap up session on Monday 26 October.
You’ll also need to obtain a volunteer Working With Children Check (free), and pass a police check (we’ll organise this).
Some places in this program are reserved for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. If that’s you, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Volunteering
Sci Comm Works is an initiative of the Museums Victoria volunteer team. Volunteering is a key part of this program and it’s how you’ll get the hands-on experience.
Find out about other volunteering opportunities.
Enquiries
Please contact the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Davina Jenner, with any enquiries.
Email: [email protected]
