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Consider volunteering if ...

• You are fascinated by the animals and plants we exhibit
• You believe in lifelong-learning
• You enjoy sharing your knowledge with others
• You can commit to helping foster awareness, appreciation and respect for the small wonders of nature 

Our volunteers lie at the core of the Butterfly Pavilion's operations. Their enthusiasm, friendliness and knowledge shape our visitors' experiences. We offer several levels of volunteer engagement to fit your needs.

Public Event Volunteers	Exhibit Specialists	Classroom Educators
One-time, 4-hour commitment. Great for groups, families or individuals!	1-year commitment. 8 hours per month, Minimum age 16.	1-year commitment. 8-12 hours per month, Minimum age 16.

Get Started

To help at a Public Event, please complete the Public Event Volunteer Form.

To get started helping on an on-going basis, we ask that you complete a New Volunteer Application.   

Special Volunteer Needs

We are particularly seeking volunteers interested in handling our animals and sharing them with our visitors as either a Classroom Educator or Crawl-a-see-em Specialist!

Benefits

Your volunteer effort at the Butterfly Pavilion supports our mission to educate the public about the need for environmental conservation.

Other benefits include:

• Appropriate training to get you started
• Flexible scheduling
• Support from experienced volunteers and staff
• Your own personal observations & interactions with our zoological collection
• Ongoing educational opportunities*
• Reduced cost for onsite classes*
• Recognition for your time and efforts
• Discounts at the Pavilion’s gift store*
• Free subscription to the Pavilion’s Quarterly Newsletter, Flutterings*
• Opportunities to meet and work with people who share your interests

* Applicable only to volunteers meeting 8-hour per month volunteer commitment

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