Are you an animal lover? Volunteer as an Exhibit Ambassador!

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Exhibit Ambassador Volunteers bring our exhibits to life, creating connections and providing fun learning opportunities for our guests through up-close animal experiences.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide interactive and educational experiences to guests of all ages that help create deeper understanding of our exhibits.
• Answer basic questions and share information about our animals.
• Ensure all guests have a safe and fun experience.
• Use live animals to demonstrate science-based concepts to guests.
• Follow and model procedures for animal care and safety.
• Comply with all Butterfly Pavilion policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Be at least 14 years old.
• Background or interest in animals, science, education, and/or conservation.
• Interest in and ability to learn about invertebrates and exhibit interpretation techniques.
• Ability to share information in a friendly, positive and engaging way.
• Willingness and ability to handle invertebrates.
• Comfortable interacting with high volumes of guests, especially young children.

TRAINING & COMMITMENT:

• Attend training to learn interpretation techniques and basic information about each exhibit.
• Complete in-exhibit training for three hours per exhibit with a staff or volunteer mentor to help you become familiar and comfortable with each exhibit.
• Commit to a 2 to 4 hour weekly or biweekly shift, totaling at least 8 hours per month, for a minimum of 6 months.
• Additional training sessions covering new exhibits or activities as needed.
• Be a dependable team player, committed to providing our guests the highest standards of customer service.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires ability to sit and stand for extended periods, bend, and lift up to 25lbs. Volunteers will be exposed to high levels of noise on busy days.

IMPACTS:

• Help Butterfly Pavilion provide quality interactive and educational experiences to the public every day.
• Be a part of fun and memorable moments with families and children.
• Foster an appreciation of invertebrate animals, inspiring guests to take conservation actions in their own lives.

• Comprehensive training and gained experience with communication, education, and interpretation techniques.
• Animal handling experience at an AZA (American Association of Zoos and Aquariums) accredited institution.
• Butterfly Pavilion core volunteers receive free admission to Butterfly Pavilion, 4 annual guest passes to share with friends and family, a 20% discount in Gift Shop and invitations to staff and volunteer celebrations, meetings, and other events throughout the year,
• Awards for milestones in volunteer service, and more!

FOLLOW THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE & APPLY:

http://www.butterflies.org/core-volunteer-program/

***Please note that an application, interview and criminal background check are required in the selection process. Not all applicants will be selected. ***