Garden caretakers dig in the dirt! Tasks include weeding, watering and monitoring the health of our plants across multiple Garden spaces and containers. Our caretakers work in teams with training and support from our horticulturalist to keep the Garden blooming beautifully. As a caretaker, you’ll help Garden visitors to experience firsthand the belief of Dr.…
Garden docents lead group tours, show off the Garden, and help us tell the transformative story of this historic park. Meet and visit with folks from all over America – and all over the world! Group and individual training is provided. As a docent, you’ll leave Garden visitors enriched with a greater understanding of our…
Our volunteers assist us with beach clean ups, water quality monitoring testing and by serving as ambassadors at our kiosk on MacMillan Wharf (seasonally) and at our Spinnaker Exhibit, located in our Hiebert Marine Lab.
Develop fundraising ideas and plans. Support communication with donors and potential donors. Update/maintain donor records. Issue Thank You letters. 3-5 hours per week.
Welcome patrons to the theatre. Help serve concessions (popcorn, beverages, & candy). If you stay for the show, assist with clean-up (lobby, auditorium, and bathrooms). 1-6 hours per week.
Answer phones and gather initial intake information from families seeking our services.
Assist in the Book Loft where we collect, sort, price and pack books for the sale. We consider our Book Loft volunteers our “staff” and we seek their input as we have found that collecting the books (and the sale) is always a “work in progress.” We are open for volunteers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays…
Siblings of cancer patients often have to grow up faster than their peers and take on a caregiver role. Our Sibling Retreat offers these amazing kids tons of personalized attention, opportunities to connect with peers who can relate, and the chance to get back to the fun and magic of childhood. In partnership with our…
Helping out at events, planning events, and contacting potential donors and event partners.
You can help us no matter what your skill level. Some of the places we always need help are in the office, helping with the collections or gardening up at Glen Magna Farms. You can check our events page for particular events that need volunteers.