One-Time Opportunities
Public Event Volunteer
The Butterfly Pavilion is seeking group or individual volunteers who are interested in helping with our public events throughout the year. We generally look for enthusiastic adults (ages 16 and over) who enjoy sharing new information with children and adults of all ages. Assistance might come in the form of learning a fun, easy-to-learn activity to share with families or helping ensure our visitors have a fantastic time during the event.
These events are a fun way to help on a one-time basis at the Butterfly Pavilion and get involved sharing our message of respect for invertebrates by encouraging our visitors to learn more about these fascinating creatures and their importance in our everyday lives! In each event, we work with different audiences to bring this message to the local community. We typically seek volunteers for a 4-hour shift (9:30 am - 1:30 pm or 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm) that includes orientation and food. Please let us know how you’d like to help by completing our Public Event-Volunteer Application Form if you are interested in making a difference for invertebrates!
2011 Selected Event Dates & Descriptions:
Saturday, February 26 from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm – BugaRhythm
- Boogie on down to the BP to help children enjoy music, dance and bug education!
- Needed: 10 volunteers per shift to help with bug-related sound and movement activities and crafts for kids for a 4-hour shift.
- Dig, plant, touch, smell and grow! Visitors will enjoy interactive booths, talks, and walks throughout the day including how to get involved in citizen science projects and learning about the impact of native plants in our backyard gardens.
- Needed: Early morning group of up to 40 people to help with our Prairie Restoration project from 8:00 to 10:00 am. Also seeking 10-15 volunteers per shift to help with plant-related games, crafts and other activities for a 4-hour shift.
- A Saturday event for families to discover the world of bugs! Visitors will be treated to a carnival of fun insect-related activities including crafts, games, and more.
- Needed: 25-30 outgoing, friendly, animal-loving people per shift to help with special, easy-to-learn activity booths for a 4-hour shift.
- A weekend event for both adults and families to celebrate and discover our misunderstood critters in honor of Halloween.
- Needed: 25-30 outgoing, friendly, animal-loving people per shift to help with special, easy-to-learn activity booths for a 4-hour shift.
- Celebrate the magic of bugs in winter and our small friends who shine.
- Needed: 10-15 volunteers each evening to help with greeting visitors, crafts, story time, and more.
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For more information, please call:
Kris Pohl, Volunteer Programs Coordinator
720-974-1868volunteering@butterflies.org
