The Solace Tree is also looking for volunteers who can help with development, special events, grant writing, advisory members, clerical help, board members, and help with fundraising.

Organizations and groups are an essential part of The Discovery’s volunteer team. Group volunteer projects are a great way to make a big impact in a short amount of time at here at the museum. We offer both ongoing and one-time projects for highly engaged groups and their interests.

We would love to have your help out at the butterfly house. Opportunities also include raising plants as caterpillar food or pollinator plants, helping us maintain the butterfly house and gardens, or helping lead group events.

Hands On opportunities like tree plantings, cleans ups and building projects with other organizations. Arts events by Mercury and other organizations, such as concerts, award shows, theater plays, etc.

Annual Earth Day Festival – engages over 300 volunteers during the month of April – National and Local Service Month! Other Special Events by Mercury and other organization – one of the funnest ways to volunteer.

Volunteers will help with logistics and operations. Potential responsibilities include: course marshaling, distributing water to runners, assisting runners at the start line and on the course. These volunteer opportunities are open to all ages and perfect for families.

Volunteers will help with 5k registration, assisting pre-registered runners and event day runners. Another opportunity includes helping to distribute medals at the finish line or assist at the information and merchandise tents.