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Volunteer Program

Junior Volunteers Exhibits Volunteer Rainforest Volunteer

From greeting guests to guiding school groups, volunteers can be found in just about every area of the museum. Whether they're with a curator behind-the-scenes or with youngsters in the Butterfly Rainforest, volunteers are a vital part of the mission of the Florida Museum of Natural History. By joining our team, you can become part of a this unique group of dedicated individuals!

Volunteer Newsletter - The Flora, Fauna & Fossil Flash

Learn about upcoming Museum events and opportunities, and connect with other volunteers and staff. Newsletters are in PDF format.

Fall 2009 Newsletter


Junior Volunteer Opportunities (Ages 12 to 17)

Junior Volunteers


Adult Volunteer Opportunities (Current)

Oct. 24 & 25: ButterflyFest 2009

Oct. 24 - Nov. 24: Thomas Farm Fossil Dig


Adult Volunteer Opportunities (Available After Orientation)

Leading Tours

Butterfly Rainforest

Research & Collections


Adult Volunteer Orientation Registration

The first step to becoming a volunteer at the Museum is to attend new volunteer orientation and to assist us in finding the best match for your areas of interest and ability. Orientations will be held during the months of March, September, and December. Note: The number of registrants is limited, and pre-registration is required.

To register for a volunteer orientation, please complete the information below.
Note: You must be 18 years or older to register.

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 (10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

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Send my registration confirmation to:




(confirmation will be sent by email rather than postal mail unless this line is left blank)





(UF students and employees are not eligible for volunteer parking permits)


Museum web site Volunteermatch.org Sweatmonkey.com
Facebook Craigslist Word of mouth Gainesville Sun
Volunteer fair booth Gator Times/Other UF student e-news
Instructor/Professor Other



Questions?

Please contact Julie Crosby, our Volunteer Coordinator at (352) 273-2055 or email volunteers@flmnh.ufl.edu.