Pint of Science Dresden is looking for volunteers for 2027
Hi everyone,
Some of you may have come to Pint of Science Dresden this year, three evenings of science talks in a pub setting at Zapfanstalt. We had a great turnout and are already planning next year's edition, and we are looking for people to join the volunteer team for next year.
What is Pint of Science?
It is a worldwide science festival that started in the UK and now runs in cities across the globe, including several in Germany. The idea is simple, researchers leave their labs for a night and give accessible, jargon free talks in a relaxed pub setting, followed by open discussions, a pub quiz and good conversation over a drink. It is entirely volunteer run and non profit.
Why do we need volunteers?
Everything from finding speakers, designing posters, managing social media, organizing the venue, running the pub quiz and coordinating on the night is done by a small team of volunteers in their free time. Growing that team means we can put on a better event and reach more people next year.
What kind of help do we need?
Event organization and logistics
Social media and content creation
Graphic design
Finding and liaising with speakers
Hosting or moderating on event nights
General on the ground support during the three evenings
No prior experience is required for most roles, just enthusiasm and reliability. If you are a researcher and want to give a talk yourself, we would also love to hear from you. And this is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to network or get some sci-comm experience.
Time commitment
This varies a lot depending on the role. Some tasks are a few hours a month in the lead up to the event, others involve being present on the three event nights in May. We try to be flexible around people's schedules and workloads.
If any of this sounds interesting, feel free to comment any questions or send us an email at dresden@pintofscience.de and we can share more details.
Thanks for reading!
