Apply now to volunteer at World Science Festival Brisbane and be an important part of Australia’s largest science event! Volunteer applications are open now until Sunday 8 February. World Science Festival Brisbane will return Friday 20 – Sunday 29 March 2026.

 

World Science Festival takes science out of the laboratory and into the streets, parks, museums, galleries and performing arts venues of Brisbane and regional Queensland – attracting over 2 million attendances since launching in 2016. Queensland Museum holds exclusive licence to host World Science Festival in the Asia Pacific region – the only global extension of this initiative.

 

Every year, we enlist the help of 100+ volunteers across a variety of roles and locations. Our volunteers support staff at locations and events across South-East Queensland, and provide various roles, such as:

 

• Representing World Science Festival and being the friendly face of the festival.
• Greeting visitors and providing information about the program.
• Providing directions to nearby festival events and facilities.
• Managing queues.
• Checking tickets and ushering.
• Light set-up and pack-down.
• Engaging with visitors at activity stations.
• Volunteer Supervisor (by appointment to previous volunteers only).

 

We are looking for people who are:

 

• Comfortable communicating and working with people of all backgrounds and ages.
• Passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. A background in science is an asset, but not necessary.
• Reliable, flexible and enthusiastic.
• 18 years or older.

 

As a World Science Festival Brisbane volunteer you will receive:

 

• WSFB-branded uniform to wear on shift and keep afterwards.
• A certificate of appreciation from the World Science Festival team.
• Discounts at Queensland Museum during the festival period.
• Opportunities to learn, share your knowledge and develop your passion for STEM.
• Opportunities to network and meet likeminded people.
• Opportunities to attend World Science Festival Brisbane events.

 

If you have any questions about the volunteer program or application process please contact:

 

Toby Saltwell

Volunteer Officer, World Science Festival

[email protected].

 

Please note that your application may be subject to a Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check (Blue Card).