Volunteer Inquiry Form | Leach Botanical Garden

There are Many Ways You can Help at the Garden!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Garden! Please fill out our Volunteer Inquiry Form to indicate your areas of interest and any skills that you'd be willing to share.

Visitor Services Assistant
This position requires accurate data entry, competence in handling fees, knowledge of basic garden information, and the ability to maintain a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for all garden visitors. Training will be provided.

Become a Docent
Inform visitors about the garden’s history, plants, and habitats. We offer drop-in tours as well as having docents stationed at key garden areas, such as the historic Stone Cabin or Aerial Tree Walk. Weekend availability is preferred.

Facilities Support
Work with our Facilities staff and help maintain the Garden buildings.

Garden Ranger
Circulate throughout the garden, providing information to visitors, and assisting staff with closing.

Garden Maintenance
Keep the garden looking good by helping our Horticulture Staff rake paths, care for plants, pull weeds, and maintain trails. Available times: Fridays, 9 a.m. - noon.

East 5
Help restore a vibrant ecosystem in the Garden’s “East 5” Habitat Enhancement Area.

Special Events
Assist with special events by serving refreshments, checking guests in, or managing a children’s craft.

Gift Shop
Welcome visitors to the garden’s gift shop, handle sales, and provide garden information.

VOLUNTEER INQUIRY FORM

Volunteer selling items at the gift shop

There are so many ways to volunteer at Leach Botanical Garden!

Volunteer greeters and hosts welcome visitors, answer questions, and share the history of Leach Garden
Gift Shop volunteers welcome visitors to the shop and provide information about the Garden.
Love working with children of all ages? Consider joining our team of education volunteers.
Become a Docent tour guide and educate our visitors about the garden’s history, collection information, plants, and habitats.
Get your hands dirty under the supervision of our gardeners by raking paths, caring for plants, pulling weeds, and maintaining trails.
Garden Rangers circulate throughout the Garden to answer questions and provide directions. They assist staff with monitoring activity in the Garden, help with set up for events, and assist with closing the Garden. Weekend Rangers are particularly needed.

Special Event Volunteers

Want to volunteer but can’t commit to a regular schedule? Ask about volunteering at our special events! The garden hosts several fun events and fundraisers throughout the year and volunteers are essential to their success. Let us know if you'd like to join our Volunteer Event Team!

Support the Garden by Volunteering!

There are Many Ways You can Help at the Garden!

There are so many ways to volunteer at Leach Botanical Garden!

Special Event Volunteers

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