Enthusiastic volunteers can provide the critical element for delivering quality programs through BRIT's education outreach. We encourage our volunteers to pursue their interests, contribute their skills and take advantage of the opportunities to learn and grow both personally and professionally.
Volunteers contribute to the Education Program in a variety of ways ranging from organization and preparation of materials and equipment to set up and hospitality at teacher workshops. Some tasks require regularly scheduled attention while others are on an “as needed” basis.
We are flexible to accommodate your schedule. Work hours are generally anytime between 9 am and 4 pm on weekdays (occasionally evenings and Saturdays).
For more information please contact Kathy Scott at
817-332-4441 #37 or kscott@brit.org.
Details of all BRIT’s educational programming
Butterflies in the Garden!
Volunteers and docents for working with school groups are needed for the upcoming Butterflies in the Garden, March 2008.
A three-hour training session is available for background information about butterflies and the exhibit, as well as a peek into conservatory to see the butterflies. For your convenience, we are offering training three times:
• Saturday, Feb 2, 9am to noon
• Tuesday, Feb 5, 5:30pm to 8:30pm
• Wednesday, Feb 6, 8:30am to 11:30am
A preview and walk through for docents and teachers will be the Friday before the exhibit opens, 2-4 pm. Please contact Nick Reeder with your name and choice of training session. Nicholas.Reeder@fortworthgov.org or 817 871 7966.
Teacher Workshop Assistant
Assists BRIT staff during teacher workshops by distributing materials, taking photographs and ensuring that food and drinks are readily available. No experience required. Workshops vary from 3 to 6 hours, and are generally scheduled on weekday afternoons or Saturdays. Flexibility of schedule is important in this position. Find out more about upcoming professional development workshops.
Burk Children’s Library Assistant
This person ensures that the Library resources are accessible and organized. Tasks include labeling and shelving new books as they arrive, and updating the library database on a regular basis. This job requires 8 to 10 hrs. monthly.
Program Resource Management
Do you enjoy organizing materials? Upkeep of kits and trunks that are a part of BRIT’s Classroom Resource Loan Program requires occasional refurbishment and replacement of materials. The volunteer will ensure that Kits and Trunks are fully stocked and ready to be loaned. The time requirement varies from 2 to 4 hrs on a monthly or bi monthly basis.
Community Outreach
BRIT participates in local and regional events to interpret our mission to the public. Enthusiastic volunteers can help by manning our booth, distributing materials, assisting with activities and answering questions. Events BRIT attends regularly are May Fest, Prairie Fest, Fort Worth Botanic Gardens Herb Festival, Educator Evening in the Cultural District, and many Family Science Night events at area schools. Times and days vary.
