New Britain Youth Museum
&
Hungerford Nature Center
NBYM: 860-225-3020 * HNC: 860-827-9064
Volunteering
The New Britain Youth Museum and the Hungerford Park Nature Center are looking for volunteers.
We are looking for people who have a few hours a week or a month, an interest in animals and/or the environment, and a desire to serve their community.
We have a need for all types of skills, from animals to grounds keeping and office work.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Feeding Animals
Office Work
Gardening
Special Events
Building Maintenance (carpentry, electrical, etc.)
Grounds Maintenance
Responsibilities vary depending on location.
Please call for more information:
(860) 225-3020 to Volunteer at the Youth Museum.
(860) 827-9064 to Volunteer at Hungerford Nature Center.
Email HungerfordNatureCenter@gmail.com
To Volunteer at Hungerford Nature Center Please fill out a Volunteer application.
For the Student Application (and those under 18) Please Click HERE
For the Adult Application (over 18) Please click HERE
To Volunteer at The New Britain Youth Museum Please Click HERE for the application.
(Applications can be mailed to whichever site you are interested in volunteering at.)
Gardeners Needed!
Do you have a green thumb and like getting your hands dirty?
We need volunteers through the spring and summer to help maintain our herb and flowers gardens.
If you are interested please call Tom Pascocello at (860) 827-9064.
Friends of Hungerford Nature Center
Do you love the Nature Center but aren't interested in feeding animals or cleaning pens? Then consider joining the Friends of Hungerford Nature Center, the center's auxiliary volunteers.
Contact Tom Pascocello at (860) 827-9064 or Donna Veach at (860) 225-3020 for more information
Friends Special Events / Fundraisers COMING SOON
The Hungerford Nature Center, 191 Farmington Avenue in Kensington is seeking adult volunteers to greet visitors and answer phone calls. Training will be offered. Available days are Tuesday through Friday and the hours are flexible between
10 am to 4:00 pm.
Please email HungerfordNatureCenter@gmail.com to schedule an interview with our Executive Director, Tom Pascocello.