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Volunteer Opportunities - Special Events
Most months, the Garden sponsors festivals and other large events that require volunteer support
to set up, assist visitors, staff activities, and provide programs. All volunteers are encouraged to
sign up for specific dates. Special event volunteers choose dates, often on evenings or weekends,
to participate monthly or 12 times per year.
Opportunity |
Time of Year |
Preparation |
Commitment |
Activity |
March |
Orientation |
1/2 day |
Welcome and direct visitors |
|
April |
Orientation |
1/2 day |
Greet and direct visitors, and assist at entrance and at lectures |
|
May – October |
Orientation |
1/2 day per week |
Assist and greet visitors |
|
June – August |
Orientation before concert |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings |
Distribute programs, monitor attendance |
|
September |
Orientation |
1/2 day |
Package bulbs; set up; and assist sales and cashier lines |
|
Roadside Flower Sale |
September |
On-the-job training with others |
1/2 day |
Help sell, cashier, |
HallowFest |
October |
Orientation |
evening |
Assist with guests and activities |
Spooky Pooch Parade |
October |
Orientation |
1/2 day |
Welcome and direct visitors and parade participants |
Wonderland Express |
November – January |
Orientation |
1/2 day evening programs |
Assist with set-up, visitors, and programs |