IMAS is looking for enthusiastic and outgoing volunteers to
give back to their community by assisting at Beyond the Exhibits:
Outreach at the Pavilion event on September 20, 2025, at
the Veterans Memorial Pavilion community center in Mission.
This free admission
outreach event, supported by Hidalgo County, is a collaborative event with IMAS,
the National Butterfly Center, Mission Historical Museum, and Museum of South
Texas History. IMAS is seeking volunteers to help welcome the Mission and neighboring
communities to a family friendly community day full of activities, games and
more.
Volunteer Shifts (2): 10 am – 12 pm & 12 pm – 2 pm
***Registered Volunteers will be placed in areas based on the most need dependent on registrations.
___________________________________________________________________
ACTIVITY NEEDS
IMAS Watercolor Station:
Volunteer with IMAS Educators at the watercolor
art station. Volunteers will assist visitors by distributing materials and
keeping a tidy workspace for incoming visitors. Volunteers will also be
assisting educators by providing new water cups and paper for new works of art.
IMAS Snap circuit Station:
Snap Circuits are a fun and easy way to learn
about electricity and simple circuits. For electricity to flow, there must be a
power source and a conductive closed path for the current to flow through. Volunteers
will assist visitors by providing instructions for Snap Circuit use and explaining
how it works. Volunteers will also be assisting educators by keeping snap
circuits parts organized and tidy for incoming visitors.
National Butterfly Center Seed Bomb Station:
Seed bombs are a fun way to
help promote pollinators near you! Get your hands on soil and mud and mix in
some seeds from various flowering plants. After your seed bomb dries, throw in your
yard, garden or planter and water! Volunteer with the National Butterfly Center
in their outdoor activity station and assist by helping visitors create their
very own seed bombs to take home. Volunteers will provide seed bomb supplies to
incoming visitors and provide instruction as needed.
National Butterfly Center Mariposa Loteria:
Loteria meets Monarchs in this fun family game. Volunteers will assist the National Butterfly Center by distributing materials, calling cards and distributing prizes to the winners!
Mission Historical Museum Activity Station:
Volunteer with the Mission Historical Museum at their activity center. Volunteers will assist the Mission Historical Museum by distributing materials and supplies as needed and help keep a tidy workspace for incoming visitors.
