The Australian Museum and the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, two of Australia’s oldest and esteemed science institutions, are partnering to celebrate National Science Week with Sydney Science Trail events from the 15th - 21st August 2023.

The Sydney Science Trail (SST) includes two key components: a five-day school education program and two Community Days. The events for the Monday - Friday school program take place at the Australian Museum (AM) and Royal Botanic Garden Sydney (RBG). One of the Community Days is held at the AM on Saturday 15th August and the other occurs at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan (ABG) on Sunday 21st August.

We are recruiting the help of around 70-100 volunteers to help run these special educational events. If you are interested in joining our SST events volunteer team, please carefully read the SST 2026 Event Volunteer Information Sheet before completing the application form.

Applications to volunteer will close at midnight Sunday 19th July unless our team is filled earlier, To make sure you don't miss out, please use the link to apply which will be sent to you in the return email you will receive when submitting interest in this role online.

Benefits:

SST Volunteers receive:

*a SST shirt to wear while on shift and keep as a memento of the experience.

*a certificate of appreciation recording your volunteer service.

*the opportunity to inspire others with your knowledge and passion for STEM.

*the opportunities to attend SST events including the Science Social (an evening event for the adult science community held during National Science Week).

*opportunities to meet likeminded people and network.

*a discount at the AM shop.