The stock beds at Garden in the Woods are the in-ground nursery where we grow many of the woodland wildflowers that do not perform as well in traditional nursery settings. Volunteers will get the chance to learn in detail about the species grown in the stock beds, They will learn about how to create the…
The garden is 45 acres, of which 15 are cultivated and maintained by the horticulture crew. Horticulture volunteers work alongside staff to practice ecological gardening and manage the Garden in the Woods collection using sustainable solutions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: weeding, staking, mulching, raking, pruning, cutting back, and planting.
The Society relies on volunteers to help keep the native plants we sell in peak condition and to help answer customer questions in the plant sales area. The Garden Shop & Native Plant Sales volunteer will help out in the plant sales area and the plant holding area by maintaining plants, assisting customers as needed,…
Groups who take part in special projects do so under the guidance of the volunteer and program managers. Projects target specific, identified needs by site.
The Employment Support Program includes weekly Workforce Orientation Workshop and quarterly Mock Interview Day events, and Mock Interview Prep sessions for one-to-one coaching prior to Mock Interview Day events.
The Community Drives Program offers community members the opportunity to support our work remotely by participating and/or organizing Welcome Kit collections and seasonal drives in support of IINE’s students, clients, and programs.
The ESOL Support Program includes tutoring and classroom aide opportunities.
Help organize and coordinate events and other critical development needs.
Volunteer facilitators are professionally trained to facilitate for our support groups.
Demonstrate your leadership skills and teach one of our evidence-based programs! Our Healthy Aging programs help elders prevent or delay chronic diseases, learn skills and gain confidence to manage their health and live healthier, active lives.