Volunteering and Work Experience
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Volunteering
Cobb+Co Museum has adopted a philosophy that encourages community involvement in many aspects of the Museum's operations, including management, research and training and public programs.
Our volunteer program provides life long learning opportunities to residents of Toowoomba and without the support of our volunteers, Cobb+Co Museum would not be able to provide such a high level and number of activities and programs.
Volunteering at the Cobb+Co Museum provides a means through which people can participate actively in furthering the aims and objectives of the Queensland Museum to engage in stimulating learning opportunities which enriches themselves and their community.
There are currently 38 community volunteers assisting the Museum in various programs. Including eight members of the Advisory Committee chaired by Dr Dennis Campbell and ten honorary technical advisors who assist the curator with vehicle collection issues and heritage trades such as coach building, harness making, saddlery and blacksmithing. The other volunteers are honorary docents who work in many aspects of the Museum, including public programs and visitor services.
The Volunteer program is an exceptionally important part of the activities and services provided to the community by Cobb+Co Museum.
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 Cobb+Co Museum;
- By email to inquiries@cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au ; or
- By post to
Volunteer Co-ordinator
Cobb+Co Museum
27 Lindsay Street
Toowoomba QLD 4350
Call us for further information phone (07) 4639 1971 or contact us using our online 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
