Duties
You would be helping out with whatever work is required on the day(s) you are here. You may be directly involved with the bees or helping with other tasks such as grounds maintenance and research support.
Working Hours
Between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
If you are available for at least one day a week and for at least 3 months between May and December, you may apply for a volunteer position. There are a limited number of positions available.
Requirements
This position can be physically demanding. Applicants must be able to work outdoors in a variety of conditions, and must be able to lift and carry 25 kg. Individuals will also be exposed to stinging insects.
Application Period
While you may apply at any time, we review applications and make decisions regarding new volunteers twice a year (during the first two weeks of September and the first two weeks of March).
How to Apply:
- Please fill in the ‘Community Volunteer Application‘ form below and submit.
- We review all applications during the first two weeks of March and September. If we have an open position, we will contact you.
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Hear From Our Community Volunteers
“I’ve been there for the past six years and watched the changes in the growth. I have to say that while I found the bees absolutely fascinating, I can honestly say that I have never been part of a more positive and more exciting group people.”
Catherine VanderHayden
Volunteer
“You get to work with some awesome pollinators and honey makers, and the staff and volunteers are pretty great too!”
Mark Bolzon
Volunteer
Pia Marquardt“I always find it amazing that every year people start in the spring and they are new at everything, but by the time September rolls around they are so good at it. That will be the same with this crew.”
Volunteer
Kate Petreny“I think the most powerful motivator for volunteering here is the people I work with. They have created a workplace where everyone can share ideas and learn from each other. Its a vibrant culture.”
Volunteer
“You can trust the advice here. You can find any sort of advice on google but half the time you don’t know if it’s how you should do it. Paul once said beekeeping should be easy and that’s what I feel like they pass on to people. Yes, there are crucial steps that you should do, but it’s not rocket science and you can do well with bees following the advice.”
Pia Marquardt
Volunteer