Sci Comm Works

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Learn how to communicate science with professionals as your guides.

In this four-month program for tertiary students, you’ll get the opportunity to learn from science communication experts and apply your skills with visitors at Scienceworks.

The Sci Comm Works course runs from June to October 2025, 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.

Information Sessions

If you’d like to find out more about this program, we’re running online information sessions on Friday 2 May and Saturday 3 May. Please register to attend.

Register for an information session

Program structure

Sci Comm Works is a volunteering program at Scienceworks for tertiary students.

It includes:

A 3-day intensive at Scienceworks, from Monday 30 June to Wednesday 2 July
30+ hours of volunteering between 3 July and 27 October. You’ll get hands-on experience working with visitors and applying your skills
A training session on Monday 28 July
A wrap up session on Monday 27 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 now and close by Friday 16 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.

Apply for Sci Comm Works

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 30 June to Wednesday 2 July, do at least 30 hours of volunteering between Thursday 3 July to Monday 27 October, attend a training day on Monday 28 July and attend a wrap up session on Monday 27 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]