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.
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.
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:
Note: Most volunteer activities take place outside and may include (but are not limited to) light lifting, reaching, carrying, standing, kneeling, and walking.
| 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!
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.
The Purpose of The Gardens on Spring Creek Volunteer Program is to:
Ongoing Volunteers provide more consistent support to The Gardens' Horticulture, Education, Guest Services, Special Events, and Butterfly House teams.
Requirements for joining our Gardens Volunteer Program:
Please note some opportunities will require additional training.
Each hyperlink will give you more details about the specific volunteer opportunity at The Gardens.
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.
Gardens education volunteers help us fulfill our mission to improve people's lives and inspire stewardship through horticulture. Volunteers can assist with a variety of programs year-round, including, but not limited to, group tours, story times, camps, and outreach. A criminal background check is required for volunteers in this position. Tasks and responsibilities vary, training is provided, and all volunteers are welcome!
Throughout the growing season, horticulture volunteers assist staff on weekday mornings in our outdoor gardens and greenhouse. Gardening tasks include propagation, weeding, transplanting, seeding, mulching, turning soil, deadheading, and harvesting fruits and vegetables. Outdoor gardening requires a moderate activity level and a willingness to work under varying conditions. Some adaptations can be made.
These opportunities occur throughout the year to assist with set-up and day-of tasks, including ticket scanning, greeting guests, crowd management, and wayfinding. Most opportunities require standing and walking around the event; however, seated opportunities are available.
Complete on Ongoing Gardens Volunteer Application
These volunteer opportunities are designed for teens between the ages of 14 – 17 who are passionate about gardening, plants, animals, or the environment and are looking to be stewards of their community.
Build your college resume and gain valuable experience through these opportunities specifically geared toward teenagers.
Each hyperlink below will give you more details about the specific volunteer opportunities at The Gardens.
Butterfly House: 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.
Horticulture: Horticulture volunteers assist horticulture staff on weekday mornings in our outdoor gardens and propagation in our greenhouse on different days of the week throughout the growing season. Gardening tasks include weeding, transplanting, seeding, mulching, turning soil, deadheading as well as harvesting fruits and vegetables. Outdoor gardening opportunity requires a moderate activity level and a willingness to work outside under varying conditions. Some adaptations can be made.
Special Events: These opportunities occur throughout the year to assist with set-up and day of to include ticket scanning, greeting guests, crowd management and wayfinding. Most opportunities require standing and walking around the event, however, seated opportunities are available.
Project Hort
Project Hort, short for horticulture, is a full summer stewardship and volunteer program for teens entering 7th through 12th grade who are passionate about gardening, plants, animals or the environment.
Over the course of the summer, with staff guidance and support, teens will:
School’s Out! Volunteer Day
Monday, Nov. 11 | 9 a.m.–noon
School’s out! Volunteer Day is open to all teens in 6th–12th grade and will include tasks such as gardening, seed packet filling, mulching, or other garden needs.
While connecting with other teens, you will learn more about The Gardens and additional teen volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Come learn and grow!
Interested? Please fill out our online waiver to save your spot! The program is limited to 15 participants.
Contact Us: For questions about volunteering, contact our volunteer coordinator, Hannah Krikorian, at hkrikorian@fcgov.com or 970.416.2482.