We have added a wide variety of new plants to the Buttonwood Park Zoo landscape in recent years, from our beloved Butterfly Garden to the sweeping field of lilies near the Carousel. With further expansion on the horizon, the Buttonwood Park Zoo hopes to be a must-stop destination for all botanical enthusiasts. To accomplish our…
Telling your story is a powerful way to inspire others to become registered donors and increase public acceptance of donation. Opportunities include speaking at community events, religious or spiritual gatherings, service clubs, social groups, schools and your work place. We also invite individuals to speak at Eversight events and employee gatherings so that others can…
As our flagship initiative, the Detroit chapter works with middle and high school students in the Detroit Public School System. Our primary schools are Old Redford Academy and University Yes Academy. Our goal is to maintain/follow these students through graduation . Members of the 100 Black Men work with the students to increase their success…
Animal Care Volunteers work with animal caretakers in their areas assisting in the daily cleaning and disinfecting, diet preparation and distribution, enrichment activities, data collection, and exhibit maintenance. Please note that direct animal contact is limited and is at the discretion of the Zoo Keeper.
These interns function in two roles: one is shadowing the veterinarian on clinical cases and the other is as an assistant to the Veterinary Technician. When working with the veterinarian, the intern will shadow clinical cases and medicine. This includes weekly rounds, assessment, triage, giving necessary care as directed by the animal care staff, animal…
We host many different events throughout the year to raise funds to support our shared mission with the Buttonwood Park Zoo of creating experiences for exploring and enjoying the natural world. The Society supports the zoo by managing family events and coordinating fundraising activities. The success of our events is made possible by the many…
Beth Israel Deaconess – Plymouth offers a junior volunteer program to those age 14yrs-18yrs. Participants must commit to 80 hours over a six month period. Junior volunteers typically volunteer either a three hour shift after school or on the weekend. Duties include transporting discharged patients, delivering lab specimens and medical records, performing errands across the…
Family involvement is a critical component to the quality of our program. Research has demonstrated that future academic success is linked to parents or guardians involvement and relationships with their child’s school. Therefore, families are welcomed and encouraged to join us as partners in creating the best possible experience for your child, which can happen…
The ESC Fellowships collaborates with Encore Fellowships to match talent with the needs of nonprofit organizations in New England. Through our partnerships with thousands of nonprofit organizations, we can find you an ESC Fellowship that fits your interests; and where your experience adds value.
ESC has internship opportunities for graduate school students or rising juniors and seniors. Internships are custom tailored to the organizations current needs and the skills and goals of the student. Internships are available for the summer, as well as for school terms. Interns should be prepared to work a minimum of 10 hours a week…