Become a Volunteer

TBG is a volunteer-based organization that relies upon and values its volunteers to help run our many programs and events and to meet our goal of delivering horticultural information and services. Our volunteers take a great deal of pride in their many contributions to our organization. They strongly support our mission and vision and are members of the community that we serve.

Volunteer Roles at the Garden

All of our volunteer roles involve representing TBG to members of the public and are for individuals who like meeting people and who have good communication skills. For most roles, you also need to be comfortable with technology (email and online scheduling and booking systems). Roles often involve working with other volunteers, and many rely on specialist skills/experience and/or need a commitment of at least 6 months. Training is provided, tailored to the role. Some volunteers assist in many roles and there are a wide variety of positions to help, something for everyone! Please read on for more information.

Year-round roles:

Garden Shop – Retail sales assistant, 10.30-1.30 and 1.30 to 4.30 pm shifts

Reception – Welcoming face and voice and correspondent of TBG to all visitors! 10.30-1.30 and 1.30 to 4.30 pm shifts

Seasonal roles:

Tour Guide, leading tours for public and private groups of TBG and Edwards Gardens and/or Wilket Creek Ravine. Tour season May to October.
Seasonal hands-on gardening team – begins April to October, teams of up to 15 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 8 am to 12.00 pm.
Adult Education – Course Ambassadors – assisting with lectures and courses ensuring these run smoothly.
TBG Kids – March Break, PA days, Summer Camps, and lots more fun programs throughout the seasons.
Special Events – meet and greet, represent TBG, registration, info table roles, something for everyone.

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Updated January 2025

Children’s Learning Programs

Age requirement: Applicants must be at least 14 years old.

PA Day Camps
TBGKids PA Day Camps are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to engage with campers through hands-on and outdoor activities, games and themed crafts. As a volunteer, you will provide support to campers and staff as needed.
Dates: January 17, February 14, June 6
Shift: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March Break Camp
March Break Camp at TBG is an excellent opportunity for high school students to gain over half of their 40 volunteer hour requirements in less than a week!
Dates: March 10 to 14, 2025
Shift: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (must commit to a full week)

School Programs
TBG offers school visits at the Garden in the Fall, Winter and Spring! These curriculum-linked seasonal programs provide hands-on experiential learning to students such including interpretative hikes, outdoor simulation activities and learning at the Teaching Garden (fall and spring only).
Dates: Spring programs run from April 1st through June 13 as booked
For fall and spring shifts: 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For winter shift: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Welcome Desk

Receptionist
Interviews with potential new candidates for this role (and others as they become active in mid-Spring) will commence mid to late February.
We are looking for engaging new members to join our reception team who enjoy interacting with the public. Role descriptions are available upon request and full training with a focus on customer service skills is provided. Dates: Weekdays or weekends starting early April
Shifts: Morning or afternoon shifts available (10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.)

Become a Volunteer

Volunteer Roles at the Garden

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Children’s Learning Programs

Welcome Desk

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