Opportunities From: Garvan Woodland Gardens

Volunteer: Take down and put away Holiday Lights displays

Assist in removing light displays from Gardens.

Program: Holiday Lights

Assist in removing light displays from Gardens.

Program: Holiday Lights

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bloomin' Buggy Driver

Drive the Bloomin' Buggy from Bride's Hall to Pavilion or other reception area.  Parking lot for big weddings or Holiday Lights.

Hours depend on length of reception!

Program: Welcome Center and Training - Occasionally

Drive the Bloomin' Buggy from Bride's Hall to Pavilion or other reception area.  Parking lot for big weddings or Holiday Lights.

Hours depend on length of reception!

Program: Welcome Center and Training - Occasionally

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Special Event Helper

Special events call for special people!  It's always a fun event at the Gardens!  Watch email for opportunities.

Program: Special Events & Kids Education

Special events call for special people!  It's always a fun event at the Gardens!  Watch email for opportunities.

Program: Special Events & Kids Education

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Tour Cart Driver, Morning Shift

Drive a six-seat golf cart on set route through the Gardens, showing visitors various features while giving a descriptive narrative.  There is a script that doesn't need to be memorized!  Tours last about an hour covering most of the beautiful grounds.  Two-hour training consists of riding along on a tour with helpful driving tips and then driving the route yourself.  You may take a cart and practice on other days until you feel confident to add passengers!

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Drive a six-seat golf cart on set route through the Gardens, showing visitors various features while giving a descriptive narrative.  There is a script that doesn't need to be memorized!  Tours last about an hour covering most of the beautiful grounds.  Two-hour training consists of riding along on a tour with helpful driving tips and then driving the route yourself.  You may take a cart and practice on other days until you feel confident to add passengers!

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Garden Railroad Engineer Assistant

Enjoy showing our model G-scale railroad to kids of all ages! Operate 4 lines, including Thomas the Train.  You will need to clean the tracks before running trains.  Hand our Junior Engineer stickers to children.  There are lots of children who are delighted by our trains!  

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Enjoy showing our model G-scale railroad to kids of all ages! Operate 4 lines, including Thomas the Train.  You will need to clean the tracks before running trains.  Hand our Junior Engineer stickers to children.  There are lots of children who are delighted by our trains!  

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Indoor Greeter (Lobby Skipper) Afternoon Shift

Welcome visitors to the Gardens.  Hand out maps and Nature Bingo games in the Welcome Center Lobby.  Give directions how to get started on the tour, where restrooms are located, and answer questions!   Meet visitors from all over the world and introduce them to one of the best gardens!  

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Welcome visitors to the Gardens.  Hand out maps and Nature Bingo games in the Welcome Center Lobby.  Give directions how to get started on the tour, where restrooms are located, and answer questions!   Meet visitors from all over the world and introduce them to one of the best gardens!  

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: GardenShop Helper Afternoon Shift

Assist gift shop visitors find items, sizes, etc.  Organize, dust, restock.  Answer questions and assist with membership sales.  No money handling. In general, play store and have fun visiting with people from all over the world!

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Assist gift shop visitors find items, sizes, etc.  Organize, dust, restock.  Answer questions and assist with membership sales.  No money handling. In general, play store and have fun visiting with people from all over the world!

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Indoor Greeter (Lobby Skipper) Morning Shift

Welcome visitors to the Gardens.  Hand out maps and Nature Bingo games in the Welcome Center Lobby.  Give directions how to get started on the tour, where restrooms are located, and answer questions!   Meet visitors from all over the world and introduce them to one of the best gardens!  

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Welcome visitors to the Gardens.  Hand out maps and Nature Bingo games in the Welcome Center Lobby.  Give directions how to get started on the tour, where restrooms are located, and answer questions!   Meet visitors from all over the world and introduce them to one of the best gardens!  

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: GardenShop Helper Morning Shift

Assist gift shop visitors find items, sizes, etc.  Organize, dust, restock.  Answer questions and assist with membership sales.  No money handling. In general, play store and have fun visiting with people from all over the world!

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Assist gift shop visitors find items, sizes, etc.  Organize, dust, restock.  Answer questions and assist with membership sales.  No money handling. In general, play store and have fun visiting with people from all over the world!

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Train Garden Repairs and Maintenance

repair trains and maintain railroad

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

repair trains and maintain railroad

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Garden Railroad Engineer

Enjoy showing our model G-scale railroad to kids of all ages! Operate 4 lines, including Thomas the Train.  You will need to clean the tracks before running trains.  Hand our Junior Engineer stickers to children.  There are lots of children who are delighted by our trains!

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Enjoy showing our model G-scale railroad to kids of all ages! Operate 4 lines, including Thomas the Train.  You will need to clean the tracks before running trains.  Hand our Junior Engineer stickers to children.  There are lots of children who are delighted by our trains!

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Outdoor Greeter - Afternoon Shift

Welcome visitors to the Gardens.  Hand out maps and Nature Bingo games in the Entry Plaza near the ticket booth.  Give directions how to get started on the tour, where restrooms are located, and answer questions!   Meet visitors from all over the world and introduce them to one of the best gardens!  

On-the-job training! 

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Welcome visitors to the Gardens.  Hand out maps and Nature Bingo games in the Entry Plaza near the ticket booth.  Give directions how to get started on the tour, where restrooms are located, and answer questions!   Meet visitors from all over the world and introduce them to one of the best gardens!  

On-the-job training! 

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Outdoor Greeter - Morning Shift

Welcome visitors to the Gardens.  Hand out maps and Nature Bingo games in the Entry Plaza near the ticket booth.  Give directions how to get started on the tour, where restrooms are located, and answer questions!   Meet visitors from all over the world and introduce them to one of the best gardens!  

On-the-job training! 

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Welcome visitors to the Gardens.  Hand out maps and Nature Bingo games in the Entry Plaza near the ticket booth.  Give directions how to get started on the tour, where restrooms are located, and answer questions!   Meet visitors from all over the world and introduce them to one of the best gardens!  

On-the-job training! 

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Train Decorating

Help decorate the train garden for holidays

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Help decorate the train garden for holidays

Program: Welcome Center-Daily

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Office Helper or Stuffing Party!

Help with general office work, such as filing, coping, or answer phones.  Stuffing parties get mailers ready by stuffing envelops or stuffing event bags with various goodies.  Magnolia Room or Green Cottage

Program: Welcome Center and Training - Occasionally

Help with general office work, such as filing, coping, or answer phones.  Stuffing parties get mailers ready by stuffing envelops or stuffing event bags with various goodies.  Magnolia Room or Green Cottage

Program: Welcome Center and Training - Occasionally

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No