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Get Your Hands Dirty at The Gardens!

Volunteers are critical to the mission of The Gardens on Spring Creek to improve lives and foster environmental stewardship through horticulture. The Gardens relies on more than 10,000 volunteer hours donated by volunteers annually.

Current Volunteers: Click here to access Engage and sign up for volunteer shifts. Having trouble using Engage? Click here for the Engage Help Guide. 

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Are you seeking group volunteer opportunities? You've come to the right place! Volunteering at The Gardens is a great way to get out of the office, connect with nature and promote teamwork in a fun and impactful way. We accept both corporate and community volunteer groups from April through October.

Note: Typical volunteer engagements are two hours in length and are available on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Who can volunteer?#

  • The Gardens accepts volunteer groups of 5–25 people.

  • Participants must be at least 14 years of age to volunteer without adult or guardian supervision.

  • Our volunteer programs support a wide range of abilities.  Please let us know on the interest form if anyone from your group requires any additional support or accommodations.

What will we do?#

The Gardens is powered by volunteers and we're grateful for your interest and support. We'll be sure to match your group's volunteering goals with The Gardens' current needs. Opportunities may include:

  • Joining our Horticulture team in various gardening projects around The Gardens. This may include gardening tasks like planting, mulching and weeding.

  • Joining our Events team to assist with one of our community events. Volunteer roles may include event setup or cleanup, or helping out in a guest-facing role during the event. These community events include our Spring Plant Sale in May, Pumpkins on Parade in October and Garden of Lights in December.

Note: Most volunteer activities take place outside and may include (but are not limited to) light lifting, reaching, carrying, standing, kneeling, and walking.

Sample Schedule#

9 a.m. Arrive onsite, learn about The Gardens’ history, mission, vision and values
9:15 a.m. Volunteer project
10: 45 a.m. Wrap up activity and measure impact
11 a.m. Explore The Gardens on your own (optional)

Ready to schedule your day at The Gardens? Submit your request now!

Group Volunteer Inquiry Form

Volunteers at The Gardens

Can't commit to an ongoing volunteer role? Not to worry! We have many opportunities for groups and individuals to volunteer at The Gardens on a less regular basis.

Join us by volunteering at an upcoming special event! No application is necessary, but you will need to create a free Engage account to sign up for shifts.

Click Here to View Available Opportunities

New Volunteer Applications for Gardens Volunteers are no longer being accepted. Please check back in March 2024 when our ongoing volunteer onboarding will resume.  

These volunteer opportunities are designed for teens between the ages of 14 and 17 who are passionate about gardening, plants, animals or the environment.

Build your college resume and gain valuable experience through these opportunities specifically geared toward teenagers.

Current Opportunities#

Teen Butterfly House Volunteer

Volunteering in our Butterfly House is both educational and rewarding! Butterfly House volunteers are responsible for maintaining USDA containment standards, helping to ensure excellent guest experience, and enhancing guest takeaways through interpretation and education.

Click Here to Complete an Application

Project Hort

Project Hort, short for horticulture, is a full summer stewardship and volunteer program for teens entering 6th through 12th grade who are passionate about gardening, plants, animals and the environment.

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