"I am made to feel comfortable, appreciated and needed." - Hilarie Yoder, Gift Shop

"I really enjoy making new friends among the volunteers.  I also enjoy giving out information to visitors, talking with them and watching the wonder in their faces as they enter the Conservatory." - Carol Kusterer, Guest Services

"I am very happy at the Butterfly House.  Lots of nice people, both staff and visitors." - Jean Racowsky, Education & Guest Services

We have more than 180 volunteers who help us with every aspect of our facility. The volunteers that contribute their time are extremely important to the success of our mission. They help us bring the joy of learning about butterflies and the environment to thousands of people each week.

WE NEED YOU AS WELL!!!

The Butterfly House has many volunteer opportunities. Share your love of gardening and butterflies by working in Guest Services, Horticulture, Education or the Madame Butterfly Gift Shop. Community Service opportunities for students exist as well.

People of all abilities are encouraged to apply. Contact Jessica at 636-530-0076 ext. 12 or jessica.deering@mobot.org or click here to obtain an application (PDF document) for a volunteer position.

Volunteer Requirements:  All Butterfly House volunteers share a love of butterflies, are at least 14 years of age, attend training sessions and are committed to our mission.  As a volunteer you are an ambassador for the Butterfly House and are an important part of our team whether you serve as a frontline volunteer or behind the scenes.

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Horticulture:
Work with our horticulture staff keeping the grounds beautiful and the flowers blooming!  Assist in various aspects of gardening, including watering, weeding, planting, general clean-up and pruning.

Education (Docent):

Volunteers who love to interact with children will enjoy this rewarding opportunity!  Formal training is given to prepare you to provide structured presentations to students on butterflies, invertebrates and their environments in teams of two.

Gift Shop:
Love shopping, having fun, and talking to people?  Then help us in our fabulous gift shop.  You will assist customers with their selections, operate a computer cash register, sell admission tickets and more!  Must be able to work at least one four hour shift every other week and be over 16 years of age.

Special Events :
Perfect for people who love working with children, but don't have a lot of time to volunteer!  Our energetic special event volunteers assist with crafts, games, face painting and fun activities!  All events take place on weekends or in the evening.  Come help with one event or a bunch!

Bug Bureau of Investigation™:

We are looking for "agents" who like science and acting to help show guests that not all bugs are bad!  Our investigators do a short interactive presentation aimed at our younger guests and their parents.  This is a fun way to get children thinking about bugs, what their role is and how we interact with them.