Volunteering and Work Experience
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Volunteering
The Workshops Rail Museum's Volunteer Program exists to enrich the role of the Museum through reciprocal relationships with the community. The Volunteer Program offers community members the opportunity to work as part of the Museum team and contribute to the effective operation of the Museum and its programs. Volunteers work within teams according to their interests and skills.
Volunteers are an integral part of the operation of The Workshops Rail Museum and participate in a variety of roles, as listed below. Detailed job descriptions are available should you wish to apply for a particular position.
- Activities & Events
- Collections & Research
- Museum Maintenance
- Marketing
- Administration
If you would like to become a Queensland Museum volunteer complete an Application to Volunteer [new window 92 KB .doc] and return it:
- In person to The Workshops Rail Museum;
- By email to info@theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au; or
- By post to
Volunteer Co-ordinator
The Workshops Rail Museum
PO Box 2234
North Ipswich QLD 4305
For more information, please contact The Workshops Rail Museum on (07) 3432 5100 or use the online contact form.
Work Experience and Vocational Placements
Work experience and vocational placements at the Queensland Museum aim to provide students with an opportunity to relate their studies to the workplace, prepare them for the demands and expectations of the working world, and help them to make informed career decisions by assessing their aptitudes and interests.
If you are a student and would like to experience the workings of a museum environment complete an Application for Work Experience [new window 91 KB .doc] and return it:
- By email to hr@qm.qld.gov.au; or
- By post to
HR and Organisational Development Co-ordinator
Queensland Museum
PO Box 3300
South Brisbane BC 4101
