Volunteer
Volunteers – the Gardens’ Greatest Resource
Nearly all areas of Rotary Botanical Gardens requires the assistance and expertise of volunteers in order to be successful and there is a multitude of volunteer opportunities available to choose from including: garden development, building maintenance, Cottage Garden Gallery, special events, education or clerical.
Benefits of volunteering at Rotary Botanical Gardens:
- Utilize the skills and talents you have in a meaningful way
- Receive practical hands-on experience
- Develop new friendships
- Enhance and improve the community in which you live
- Enjoy healthful exercise in a beautiful environment
- Add dimension and continuity to your resume
- Be an integral part of a friendly community and dynamic organization
Volunteers who work 36 hours or more in a given year receive a complimentary individual membership for the following year, which includes discounts in the Cottage Garden Gallery, RBG plant sales and select educational programs.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are essential to the vitality of Rotary Botanical Gardens! We’d love to connect with you to learn about your volunteering goals.
Review the opportunities below and fill out an application to get started today. We can’t wait to grow with you!
- Ambassadors: Walk the Garden’s paths during open hours or other events to greet visitors, ensure guest safety, and assist with questions as an RBG representative. This is a great opportunity to work in pairs with a friend or spouse.
- Crafters and Carpenters: Paint, build, and repair Garden features with a group of talented people. Whether it’s woodworking or creating craft pieces to be displayed in the garden, this group is another way to make the gardens beautiful!
- Education: Provide diverse youth & family programming that utilizes the Gardens as a living classroom. This includes school programs and tours, seminars, and family-friendly activities.
- General Gardening: Assist with various gardening duties & projects to maintain the overall gardens throughout the year. There’s always something to do!
- Special Events: Assist with special events and fundraisers throughout the year such as our annual Plant Sales, Earth Day, and the Holiday Light Show.
- Sunday Watering: Water containers located throughout the Gardens on Sunday mornings.
- Tour Guide: Guide bus tours and other various groups through the Gardens providing information about the Garden’s history, various garden designs, and current RBG initiatives.