Volunteer at Butterfly Pavilion w/ Project Helping

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Project Helping Kindfulness for Kids Event

Butterfly Pavilion is the premier invertebrate research, conservation, and education institution in the world. Their mission is to foster an appreciation of invertebrates while educating the public about the importance of conservation of threatened habitats in the tropics and around the world.

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?

Project Helping volunteers will help dig weeds, plant native plants, collect seeds and clear paths in a natural setting. As space is limited, make sure to register before participating in this awesome event!

FAQs

Why volunteer?

Through the act of volunteering, you are actively investing in your community while also improving your mental wellness! Volunteering is proven to have numerous health benefits including improved mood, feeling healthier, increased sense of purpose and reducing stress levels. Volunteering can also give us a deep sense of happiness, both immediately and long-term.

* 94% of people who volunteer say that volunteering improves their mood.
* 96% of people who volunteer say that volunteering enriches their sense of purpose.

This is just some of the science that supports our mission and outlines why it’s so beneficial to do good things for others. We call that practicing kindfulness. #DoGoodFeelGood

Does this event require special skills?

There are no specific skills needed for this event. We do consider willingness to help others a very special skill, but you’re reading this, so you already have that one!

Are there age requirements for volunteering?

This is a Project Helping Kindfulness for Kids Event, meaning kids are welcome! We just ask that volunteers be 6 or older to participate at Butterfly Pavilion.

ALL THE DETAILS:Where to meet and park? What to wear and bring? What is the agenda for the day?

Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with all the details. We’ll also send a reminder email and a text a few days before the event!

To make sure you get the emails, please add Project Helping ( volunteer@projecthelping.org) to your contacts.