This Volunteer Opportunity is Currently Not Being Recruited.
Honey Bee volunteers are recruited and trained to engage guests in opportunities to connect with nature using resources including live demonstration hive, pollinator garden, art sculptures, and more. Volunteers create personalized, educational, fun, and memorable experiences to increase awareness about honeybee conservation and their importance. They also encourage guests to plant pollinator gardens to attract wildlife to their own backyards.
Time Commitments
Volunteers should be available to commit to two shifts each month,
Available Shifts: March - November, Wednesdays - Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Summer only options: Available June – August with a minimum commitment of one shift weekly. Submit Volunteer Interest Form beginning May 3.
Training
Training will provide a review of beekeeping principles and the natural history of honey bees, with a focus on the significance of the honey bee to human and wildlife populations by pollination.
Age requirement
Minimum age requirement is 16 years old. Youth between the ages of 12 - 15 years old can volunteer for this assignment with their parent or legal guardian. This adult must complete all required documents, training and be available to serve alongside the child at each scheduled shift.
