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Volunteer Opportunities - Education Programs

These programs attract volunteers who enjoy learning and sharing information. Most require specific training, homework, and practice during the first year to become proficient in program preparation and presentations to children, adults, and families.

Places volunteers may be needed:
Children's education and camps; adult continuing education; Fruit & Vegetable Garden programs; horticultural therapy programs; library services; off-site community programs; plant information office; garden tours; general office support, mailings.

Opportunity	Time of Year	Preparation	Commitment	Activity
Library	Year-round	On the job orientation to the collection and computer catalogue	1/2 day per week Monday – Saturday	Assist visitors; organize collections of books, videos, periodicals and catalogues
Plant Information	Year-round	Master Gardener training January — March	1/2 day per week	Respond to telephone and walk-in inquiries
Tour Guides	Year-round	Attend and participate in monthly training	1/2 day per week	Welcome and host scheduled adult walking tours
Children's Education	September – June	Docent training semimonthly on Mondays	Sign up to teach scheduled classes 1/2 day per week	Prepare and teach classes
Discovery Programs in Fruit and Vegetable Garden, English Walled Garden, and Japanese Garden	May – October	Late winter or spring training, seasonal updates	Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., two days a month	Share information with visitors about these gardens through one-on-one conversations, discovery carts, mini tours, and activities for all ages.
Environmental Education	September – June	Monthly meetings on Friday mornings	Seasonal programs; date, time and place vary	Grades 4, 5, 6, woodland, prairie, wetland, classroom and field studies
Children's Garden	April – September	Volunteer orientation and program training	1/2 day per week Friday – Sunday	Programs for children and families
Enabling Garden Horticultural Therapy	May – September	Orientation, program training, seasonal meetings	1/2 day per week	Provide program information to visitors; assist in Tool Shed
Great Chef Series in the Fruit and Vegetagble Garden	May – October	One-day training program in May	Two days per month, Saturdays or Sundays 12:30 – 4 p.m.	Hand out recipes; help chefs distribute tastings; help clean up kitchen
Off-Site Community Programs	Varies	Depends upon the program. Please inquire.	Depends upon the program. Please inquire.	Share information about the Garden; participate in activities at off-site locations