Have you felt like something fun, rewarding, and positive has been missing from your life? Are you looking to volunteer your time helping at a science-based institution in the Denver Metro area, but you prefer an environment where you can get to know the other staff and volunteers? Look no further than the Butterfly Pavilion!

Volunteers lie at the core of the Butterfly Pavilion's operations. Their enthusiasm, friendliness and knowledge shape our visitors' experiences. Volunteering at the Butterfly Pavilion is a “choose your own adventure” path to happiness and self-fulfillment.

There are several ways you can get involved, but they fall under two tracks:

Public Event Volunteers	Core Volunteers
One-time, 4-hour commitment. Great for groups, families or individuals!	6 month commitment. 8 hours per month, Minimum age 16.

Get Started

Public Event Volunteering

We try to fill our volunteer needs for public events at least one month before the event date. Please contact Adam to find out if there are open volunteer spots before completing the event volunteer form.

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

To become a Core Volunteer:

1. Complete a New Volunteer Application online.
2. We will contact you within a week to set up a 20-30 minute volunteer interview to make sure we have opportunities that interest you and fit your schedule.
3. Attend a New Volunteer and Staff Orientation.
4. Attend an ambassador training to help in the gardens or exhibits or set up a one-on-one training with a staff member to help in the classroom, office, or other areas of interest.
5. Commit to volunteering at least 8 hours a month for at least 6 months.

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
• Variety of volunteer opportunities to fit your skills and interests
• Ongoing educational opportunities and trainings
• Recognition for your time and efforts
• Networking and social events with other staff and volunteers
• Reduced cost for onsite classes*
• 10% discount at the Pavilion’s gift shop*
• Free subscription to the Pavilion’s Quarterly Newsletter, Flutterings*

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


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