The Science in the City festival is back, and this year is said to be even bigger. Spanning across two days (September 27th-28th) and taking place in Valletta, Science in the City is seeking a team of passionate volunteers to help out through various roles, depending on your interests.
No experience necessary, a positive attitude and a desire to be part of something special is all they are asking for. Roles are open to people 16+, who love science, social media, or interacting with people.
Here’s what you get:
- Be part of a vibrant team and contribute to Malta’s National Science and Arts Festival.
- Gain valuable experience in science communication, social media management, or event coordination.
- Receive training workshops before the festival – will be conducted on University Campus at the beginning of September.
- Earn a certificate for your volunteer service.
- Enjoy free festival snacks, drinks, and a commemorative T-shirt.
There’s a flexible volunteer schedule and shifts can be choosen across the two days:
- September 27th: 5 pm – 11 pm (split into shifts of 3 hours each)
- September 28th: 9 am – 11 pm (split into shifts of 3 hours each)
Here’s how you can contribute:
- Social Media: Capture the festival through photos and videos and plan engaging content for social media channels. (Must have access to a camera – phone cameras are okay, but DSLRs are preferred)
- Support: Help with setting up and running interactive STEAM experiments.
- Help with Welcoming: Chat with visitors and answer their questions, as well as conduct surveys to gather feedback.
Click here to apply by August 18th, 2024.