Volunteer

To fulfill our mission here at the Gardens, we rely on the active participation of
members from the community. Our past, present, and future successes are
due in large part to the skills and dedication of WBG volunteers. Whether they
are supporting community outreach, operational support or getting their hands
dirty in the garden, our volunteer community has a place for everyone regardless
of their level of experience.

By volunteering, you have the opportunity to participate in the growth of our
project, educate guests of all ages, develop new skills, and – of course – tend to
the gardens themselves. WBG is an ever-changing and rewarding place, and
we look forward to having you play a direct role in its growth!

General Volunteer Orientations

New volunteer? Long-time volunteer who needs a refresher on everything that’s
going on at the Gardens? Please sign up to attend one of our upcoming general
orientation sessions. The content at each is the same, so you’ll only need to
attend one.

 

ZOOM general wbg volunteer orientationS

Typically held the first Friday and Saturday of each month via Zoom.
General Volunteer Orientations will resume in February of 2024.
Please check the VolunteerHub calendar in January, 2024 to register.

Once you register for the session in VolunteerHub, you will be emailed additional information to attend the course.

 

Register on VolunteerHub

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Wbg garden guide training classes

 

The WBG Garden Guides serve as an essential part of the daily operations of the botanical gardens during visiting hours.

WBG Garden Guides are dependable, committed individuals who are willing and able to help us educate and inspire our guests and ensure that they have a positive garden experience.

In order to graduate, prospective Garden Guides are required to complete all the coursework in the training, including the final “graduation,” where they will demonstrate their knowledge for WBG staff.

For more detailed information on the program, please refer to the following documents:

 

Garden Guide Program Policies

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Upcoming Garden Guide TRAINING:

 

Garden Guide training will resume in February of 2024.

If you are interested in becoming a Garden Guide, please email Molly Young at myoung@waterfrontgardens.org to be added to the list.

All interested parties will be notified via email once the February 2024 training has been scheduled.

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Volunteer opportunities at the avish estate

The Avish Estate is our satellite garden space in Prospect.

As the estate is a private residence, please do not visit the property outside of the designated times for volunteer work or WBG-hosted classes and workshops.

If you would like to volunteer for opportunities at the Avish Estate, please see above to create or sign in to your VolunteerHub account.

Thank you!

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General Volunteer waiver

 

While all waivers should be signed digitally in your VolunteerHub account when you sign up for a task, if you need a hard copy of our general waiver, please see below:

 

WBG Volunteer Waiver