Volunteer at Butterfly Pavilion!
Are you passionate about protecting our planet’s delicate ecosystems? Join Butterfly Pavilion, the world's first stand-alone, AZA-accredited nonprofit invertebrate zoo. As a volunteer, you'll play a vital role in our mission to educate, inspire, and protect these often-overlooked creatures. Submit an application to become a part of dedicated community of volunteers working to ensure invertebrates are protected for the future.
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.
Explore your interests, and learn about our invertebrate animals, their habitats and their importance in the global environment. Receive quality training and ongoing support. Our different tracks offer opportunities to find the right level of service for your schedule and interests!
Volunteering positively impacts Colorado communities and helps us save nature’s tiny giants!
All volunteers must be 14 years of age or older, additional age restrictions and training may apply for some positions. Core and seasonal volunteers must complete an interview, background check, orientation, and one-time orientation fee of $25.
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!
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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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