Volunteer

Be the welcoming face of Botanica! Admissions Volunteers greet guests, provide maps and info, selling tickets and memberships, and help answer questions. May be asked to run a register. Gift Shop Volunteers assist with purchases and merchandise displays. Scheduled 4-hour shifts (designed to support daily operations), and consistently run daily 9 AM-1 PM, 1 PM-5 PM,…

Return to your childhood as a train operator in our miniature Train Garden! No experience necessary—we’ll train you. Volunteers help run our G-Scale trains and interact with guests in a relaxed outdoor setting. Shifts are 4 hours long, offered daily 9am–8pm. Great weekend and evening opportunity.

Lead engaging tours for groups. You’ll learn our garden highlights and history and help guests get the most out of their visit. Shifts are scheduled around tour bookings and vary week to week. Training provided.

Garden volunteers help keep Botanica beautiful year-round. Tasks may include planting, weeding, mulching, and deadheading depending on the season. Volunteer on your own time or join one of our lively Weed & Feed days—garden in the morning, then enjoy the lunch provided by Botanica. Great for individuals or groups.

Help us inspire the next generation of nature lovers through three key opportunities: Field Trip Guides assist school groups as they rotate through scheduled activities. Shifts are typically 9am–12:30pm on weekdays during the school year. Butterfly House Hosts welcome families into our seasonal Butterfly House (June–October) and guide interactive learning with educational props and displays. Shifts are…