Monarch Butterfly Festival 2026
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Living Prairie Museum |
| Address: | 2795 Ness Avenue Winnipeg MB R3J 3S4 |
| Website: | http://www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/naturalist/livingprairie/ |
| Organizational Description: | The Living Prairie Museum is a 12 hectare (30acre) tall grass prairie preserve located inside the City of Winnipeg. Set aside in 1968, this preserve is home to over 160 species of prairie plants and a great array of prairie wildlife and is one of the few remaining fragments of this once vast ecosystem. The goal of Living Prairie Museum is to provide awareness and conservation of natural areas, specifically tall grass prairie, through environmental education. We host many special events, workshops, day camps and free family activties throughout the year. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6461 |
| Description of Duties: | This volunteer position will help with delivery of the Living Prairie Museum Monarch Butterfly Festival and 50th Anniversary on August 8 and/or 9. This festival is visited by people of all ages, and will likely have over 2000 visitors across the two days. Volunteers will assist staff with delivering festival activities, such as crafts, temporary tattoos, or assisting at booths. Volunteer location will be Living Prairie Museum (2795 Ness Ave.) There are several volunteer roles available: Craft/Activities Helper - assist in distributing craft/activitiy materials, mainly to children, demonstrate how to complete craft or activity, monitor and resupply activity materials Milkweed Giveaway Station - distribute milkweed to visitors, assist with "Map your Milkweed" activity Photography - circulate at the event and take pictures of various activities Partner Table Support - various activities to support partner activities, such as help with set-up of booths/tables, monitoring for supplies or assistance needed Sensory Tent Support - maintain calm and low-stimulation environment for people to experience various sensory experiences, and to be away from busy crowds Snacks and drinks will be provided for volunteers Living Prairie Museum will provide recognition of individual hours volunteered if requested Travel and Accessibility: |
| Skills Required: | Volunteers must be 18 years old or accompanied by a parent/guardian Volunteers must be able to work in a busy environment with lots of people around Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to do their tasks rain or shine. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. -Craft/Activity Station Helper: No special skills required, must be able to talk clearly with public and willing to be around children -Milkweed Giveaway Station: Must be knowledgeable of native milkweed planting and care -Photography: Experience with DLSR camera required, being able to bring own camera an asset -Partner Table Support: must be able to be flexible with various potential tasks -Sensory Tent Support: must be capable of providing supportive environment that respects neurodivergence. If interested in working at this tent, we will schedule a conversation with you (phone/video/etc depending on your preference) to discuss more details. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Working with the public |
| Age: | 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Weekend August 8 and/or 9 2026 3-hour shift(s):
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| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - St. James-Assiniboia |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Are able to attend with a support person Uses a mobility device |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Aug 4, 2026 |
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