Volunteer Opportunities at Butterfly Pavilion!
From engaging with guests at our exhibits, to helping care for our plants and animals, we have a variety of opportunities for regular, ongoing volunteer service.
As a volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in our mission to educate, inspire, and protect these often-overlooked creatures. Submit an interest form to become a part of dedicated community of volunteers working to ensure invertebrates are protected for the future.
Ready to apply? We accept applications 4 times a year depending on need. Volunteer Applications are currently closed. If you would like to be notified when applications are next open, please fill out the interest form below.
2025 application windows:
• Summer 2025: Applications open May 7th– May 19th, mandatory orientation on Sunday, June 15th
• Fall 2025: TBD
• Winter 2025: TBD
All volunteers must be 14 years of age or older, additional age restrictions and training may apply for some positions. Volunteers must complete a background check, orientation, and one-time onboarding fee of $25. Butterfly Pavilion does not have any court-ordered service opportunities available.
Group Volunteering
Bring your group to Butterfly Pavilion for a morning of fun, hands-on volunteer service! Engage in team-building while making an impact in invertebrate conservation. Email volunteering@butterflies.org to learn more.
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Volunteer for Community Science
If you love the outdoors, care about the environment, and want to be part of a fun and engaging scientific community activity, join one of Butterfly Pavilion Community Science projects. Grab a friend or your family and assist our scientists in a nature adventure that will positively impact Colorado communities and help us save nature’s tiny giants!
Community Science
Service Enterprise
Butterfly Pavilion is certified as a Service Enterprise, an organization that fundamentally leverages volunteers and their skills to successfully deliver on its social mission. As a certified Service Enterprise we have fully integrated our volunteers into our team, becoming more adaptable, sustainable and impactful.
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