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 goals 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 using 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.

Many of our volunteer roles are unique, the result of finding a volunteer with the particular skills and background to meet a specific need. If you don’t see the role you want, it’s still worth giving us a call! Our main volunteer roles are listed below; the appropriate training accompanies all our roles.


CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Updated February 2024

Children’s Learning Programs

  • 2024 P.A. Day 
    Help support the TBG educators during our P.A Day Camps throughout the school year. Volunteers will help support crafts and games, and facilitate a predetermined educational activity!
    Dates: April 19, June 7, 2024
    Shift: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • 2024 March Break Camp – WAITLIST
    Training is provided on the day of. March Break day camp volunteers are an excellent opportunity for high school students to gain over half of their 40-hour credit in less than a week!
    Dates: March 11 to 15, 2024
    Shift: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • 2024 Summer Camp – COMING SOON

Garden Shop

  • Retail Sales Associate
    This lovely volunteer team is currently looking to welcome new members who can commit to regular weekly volunteer shifts. Role descriptions are available upon request. Full retail and customer service training is provided.
    Dates: Specifically looking for Sunday availability.
    Shifts: Morning or afternoon shifts available (10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.)

Welcome Desk

  • Receptionist
    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.)

WESTON FAMILY LIBRARY

  • Library Volunteer
    We are looking for engaging new members to join our Weston Family Library team who enjoy interacting with people and around books. Role descriptions are available upon request and full training with a focus on customer service skills is provided.
    Dates: Specifically Weekends availability
    Shifts: 12-4 p.m.

TBG Tour Guide

This team becomes active starting in early May, if there are opportunities for new members this role will be posted at that time.

Seasonal Hands-on Gardening

This team will become active in late April with an in-person orientation in mid-April. We hope many of our regular team members will return but we may have some open spots for new volunteers to join. This seasonal role is looked after by teams active on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you can commit to one of these days and shift times on a regular weekly basis for the balance of the gardening season (April to October please complete the volunteer application form to be put on the waitlist.


QUESTIONS?

Please call our Volunteer Office at 416-397-4145 or tourguides@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
If you don’t see an opportunity that fits your skillset but feel you have something to contribute, please fill out and send in an application form. We’d love to hear from you!


WHAT DOES TBG LOOK FOR IN OUR VOLUNTEERS?

  • Passion for gardening and the natural world
  • Great people skills
  • Respect and support for others
  • Reliability and dependability
  • Great attitude

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE TEAM?

If you are interested in volunteering with the Toronto Botanical Garden the next step is to complete and submit the volunteer application form on this website (or submit your resume). You will be invited to an interview to discuss volunteering in more detail and assess the best fit.

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