Volunteering

The RD Milns Antiquities Museum welcomes volunteers from all walks of life to assist in the maintenance of the Museum's collections and their ongoing development. Volunteers have the opportunity to work closely with museum staff and the collections, undertaking tasks in conservation, artefact research, and visitor services.

Volunteers are asked to contribute one morning (9am - 12pm) or afternoon (1pm - 5pm) session per week during university teaching periods. They are required to undertake an interview, and an occupational health and safety induction, and must be able to work under the supervision of Museum staff or other advanced volunteers.

Places are strictly limited and are generally advertised each semester.

Please contact the Museum Office directly on (07) 3365 3010 or antiquitiesmuseum@uq.edu.au to discuss ways to get involved.

Work Experience

The RD Milns Antiquities Museum offers work experience opportunities for students in grade 10-12 throughout the year. Places are limited and are generally three days in length. Priority will be given to students whose schools also visit the museum. Students work alongside the Manager and Administration Staff in day-to-day museum activities.

Expressions of interest, including a resume and cover letter, should be made in the first instance to:

Museum Outreach Officer
R.D. Milns Antiquities Museum
C/- School of History Philosophy Religion and Classics
The University of Queensland
St Lucia, 4072.

or by Email at antiquitiesmuseum@uq.edu.au.

Professional Development

In 2012 and 2013, the Discipline of Classics and Ancient History at UQ will continue to offer professional development courses aimed at providing Queensland teachers with access to the most up-to-date and relevant information about the ancient Mediterranean world, tailored to their needs.

Prices for these courses start at $120.00 per 4-hour module. Each module involves small-group teaching on topics related to all aspects of the SOSE and Ancient History syllabi in Queensland. Courses for 2012 and 2013 will be advertised through the Education Queensland professional development calendars and bulletins.

For further information, please contact Dr Tom Stevenson, the convenor of Classics at UQ, on (07) 3365 3143 or t.stevenson@uq.edu.au. We welcome teacher submission and feedback in developing these courses in order to provide sessions that are most relevant to your needs.