Youth Volunteer Orientation

Share your love of gardening and the natural world with our youngest budding nature lovers. Your volunteer experience will be guiding youths ages 2-18 in a variety of opportunities.

Learn more about Youth Programs & Docents:
Date: Thursday, April 25 Time: 5:30 – 7:00pm
Location: Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Avenue

Primary responsibilities:

  • Enthusiasm for sharing a love of gardening and the natural world with children.
  • Basic understanding of the Gardens on Spring Creek (included in training) and general gardening knowledge.
  • Lead or co-lead garden and nature based activities for groups of children ages 2 – 18.

Opportunities include but not limited to:

  • Year round programs
  • Group tours
  • Scout programs
  • School break camps
  • Birthday parties

Please RSVP to cmeyer@fcgov.com or phone (970) 416-2482.

  • Volunteers tidy up in the Entry Way Garden. Photo courtesy of Heidi Muller, Heidi Muller Photography.

Volunteering at The Gardens

Join over 160 active volunteers!

Volunteers are a valued and critical component in our daily operations and are crucial to our continued success. We simply could not do what we do without our volunteers. Whether you are looking for a one-time project or a recurring task, many hands make light work.

We offer volunteer opportunities in the following areas:

  • Gardening
  • Greenhouse
  • Greeter
  • Youth programs
  • Special events
  • Outreach
  • Holiday lights
  • Grant research and writing
  • Fundraising
  • Office support
  • Tours
  • Board of Directors for the Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek

We can accommodate volunteer groups! Call for information as projects may vary based upon season and weather.

Contact Connie Meyer, the volunteer coordinator, at 970-416-2482 or cmeyer@fcgov.com for more information or if you are interested in any of these opportunities.

Download the Volunteer Application

Download the Volunteer Waiver

Applications are considered for volunteering positions for which they have applied without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability and other characteristics protected by law.

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2145 Centre Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80526
970.416.2486
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Our Hours:

May 1–Sept. 30
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri.
9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat.
noon–5 p.m. Sun.

Oct. 1–Apr. 30
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat.
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