Become a Stargazer
Do you have a passion for astronomy? Are you interested in sharing the wonders of the universe with others? Then join our team of dedicated volunteers at The Rock Regional Observatory! We welcome volunteers of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels.
Why Volunteer?
- Make a difference: Inspire a love of science in your community.
- Learn and grow: Deepen your knowledge of astronomy and gain valuable skills in science communication, education, and research.
- Be part of a community: Connect with fellow astronomy enthusiasts and make lifelong friends.
- Enjoy the night sky: Experience the universe like never before with access to our telescopes and dark sky location.
Volunteer Roles
- Sky Guides: Lead public stargazing sessions, sharing your knowledge of constellations, planets, and celestial objects.
- Telescope Operators: Assist visitors in using our telescopes and capturing stunning views of the cosmos.
- Research Assistants: Contribute to citizen science projects and assist with data collection and analysis.
- Event Support: Help with special events, public lectures, and fundraising activities.
- Upkeep and administration: Keep our observatory beautiful and functional.
- All rounder: do all of the above sound so good you can’t decide? That’s fine, we all do a bit of everything and you can too!
How to get started
- Come along on Saturday Nights, get to know the other volunteers and what we’re working on. We’ll soon get you set up with a project of your own!
- Attend a volunteer orientation session.
- If you don’t already have one, apply for a Working with Children Check
- If you have questions, please reach out through our contact us form.
FAQ | Do I need to be good at Math and Science?
No.
- It takes all sorts of skills, knowledge and abilities to operate an observatory.
- New volunteers can join an induction session to get some formal learning about our processes and practices. And you will be surprised at what you learn as you go!
- Hang out with us on Saturday Nights to get a sense of what we’re about, and what aspect of the Observatory you’d be most interested in working on.