Volunteers needed to share their love of nature and bugs with local children

BLOOMINGTON – Volunteers are needed to share their love of nature and bugs with local children during the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Bug Fest.

The event is scheduled for October 1 at Hilltop Garden and Nature Center at 2360 block of East 10th Street in Bloomington.

There are five different volunteer roles:

Welcome Table: Greet attendees, distributes Bug Fest passports, and awarding prizes for passport completion

Games/Activities: Help supervise activities such as Compound Eyes, Ladybugs, Monarch Migration, Insect Games, and Mealworm Races.

Crafts: Assist participants with various insect-themed crafts.

Toddler Area: Assist small children and their families with navigating age-appropriate activities in the play area.

Floater/General Support: Provide extra help/shift relief wherever is needed.

Volunteers must be 18 years old or older. Onsite training will be provided.

All volunteers must bring a photo identification to check in prior to starting their shift.

Twenty volunteers are needed for each shifts, 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and Noon until 3:30 p.m.

Click here to register.