Volunteer
volunteer

"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.

 
Butterfly Lab Entomology Volunteer
Want a more hands on experience? Volunteer with staff entomologists and work with our live collections of butterflies and other invertebrates. Duties include unpacking and processing butterfly shipments, feeding and caring for display and laboratory animals, exhibit upkeep and general animal husbandry.

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.  
Guest Services
We need friendly people to make a visit to the Butterfly House magical! If you like talking to people and being around gorgeous butterflies, give us a call. We have flexible scheduling available for those who need it. Assist us with telling the world about all types of arthropods and why they are an important part of our environment. We would love to help you learn and give back to the community   
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.

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!
Volunteer Requirements

All Butterfly House volunteers:

  • share a love of butterflies 
  • are  at least 14 years of age
  • attend training sessions
  • 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.

To Apply

People of all abilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Jennifer Mullix.

You may also download an application and mail the completed form to Jennifer at:
The Butterfly House
15193 Olive Blvd.
Chesterfield, MO  63017

All volunteer applicants under the age of 18 (born after 1993) will need the Parent-Legal Guardian Consent Form signed and included with the completed volunteer application