You can help us toward opening by becoming a volunteer. If you are enthusiastic about biodiversity, we can find a way for you to be involved, whatever your skill set. Volunteering is an opportunity to meet fascinating people and gain valuable experience. In particular, we are looking for:

Photographers: Do you have pictures of the biodiversity around you? We are looking for high-quality images to accompany our exhibits. We can use photos of all scales, from ecosystems to organisms to microscopic features.

Graphic Designers: Help to lay out some basic exhibit elements for the museum. This work can be done remotely. You should have access to a computer running a recent edition of Adobe Photoshop and some familiarity with the program.

Exhibit and Collections Volunteers: If you like hands-on tasks, this position works directly with the collection and Museum, preparing specimens for display as well as putting together different exhibit elements. You should be available to come in to the museum during normal business hours.

Museum Ambassadors: If you're passionate about biodiversity and eager to learn about the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, consider becoming a Museum Ambassador. These volunteers will represent us at community events, and answer questions about the Museum. You should be able to attend training sessions and have access to transportation for special events.

Our collections are currently in storage in various academic buildings on campus. If you wish to visit one of our collections, please contact the Curator or Collections Manager of the appropriate collection.

The Herbarium - by appointment
  Olivia Lee or Linda Jennings, ubc.herbarium@ubc.ca, 604.822.3344