Staff & Training

The Staff

The Science Centre plays host to an extraordinary assortment of people. They range in age and experience from pre-school children to retired trades people. Consequently our explainers need to be a special breed of person. Communicative and supportive but not obtrusive, enthusiastic but not overbearing, creative and flexible in mind and spirit.

The Science Centre in Wollongong prides itself on the close communication between our explainers and our visitors, indeed, one of the most commonly heard compliments in the Centre is directed toward the involvement our explainers have with visitors.

The Training

We are currently developing several explainer programs which are designed to complement the philosophical underpinnings of the Centre and we will, therefore, update this document regularly. Just a sample of the staff enrolment and development program are given here;

The Intern Program

Paid Internships are available to undergraduate students of the University of Wollongong. There are approximately 30 internships which have a maximum tenure of 4 years. This means that there will be at least 7 places available each year for new interns. Interns may work in the retail areas, on reception, as guides of as science or as show presenters. Applicants should contact Focus Personnel in the first instance. Telephone 02 42286999.

Volunteer Program
Several documents have been disseminated within the education community outlining the importance of volunteer program within community based education centres. We promote the use of volunteer labour within our centre. Volunteers can apply to work as explainer/guides, serving in the kiosk, creating and maintaining exhibits in our workshop or assisting with marketing.

Our Sponsor an Intern Program
If you wish to "sponsor an intern " please contact the Science Centre by phone (0242865000) or email (science_centre@uow.edu.au).

There are many benefits to the Science Centre, the Community and the Intern.

• reduced cost to the Science Centre
• increased community involvement
• provide professional development for a student inter

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