Opportunities From: Garvan Woodland Gardens

Volunteer: Holiday Lights Tour Cart Driver

Drive visitors on festive tours through the Holiday Light display. sharing a few fun facts!

Dress warmly and don't forget gloves! Windshields will be down for greater visibility. Blankets provided.


Please park in designated volunteer area. The spaces are saved only until 4:45, then general parking!

Program: Holiday Lights

Drive visitors on festive tours through the Holiday Light display. sharing a few fun facts!

Dress warmly and don't forget gloves! Windshields will be down for greater visibility. Blankets provided.


Please park in designated volunteer area. The spaces are saved only until 4:45, then general parking!

Program: Holiday Lights

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Lights Parking Lot Shuttle - GAS 6-seater cart

Pick up visitors in the parking lot and drive to/from the Entry Plaza on a set route.  

Dress warmly and don't forget gloves! Blankets provided. 


Please park in designated volunteer area. The spaces are saved only until 3:45, then general parking!

Program: Holiday Lights

Pick up visitors in the parking lot and drive to/from the Entry Plaza on a set route.  

Dress warmly and don't forget gloves! Blankets provided. 


Please park in designated volunteer area. The spaces are saved only until 3:45, then general parking!

Program: Holiday Lights

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Lights Bloomin' Buggy Driver

Drive the Bloomin' Buggy in the Parking lot  on a set route for Holiday Lights.

Program: Holiday Lights

Drive the Bloomin' Buggy in the Parking lot  on a set route for Holiday Lights.

Program: Holiday Lights

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Lights 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: Holiday Lights

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: Holiday Lights

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Lights Crossroads Controller

Direct visitors to start Lights trail, to Chipmunk Cafe,  to hot chocolate or to the Welcome Center. 

Program: Holiday Lights

Direct visitors to start Lights trail, to Chipmunk Cafe,  to hot chocolate or to the Welcome Center. 

Program: Holiday Lights

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Lights Crowd Sorter

Stationed in the Entry Plaza, the Sorter greets visitors and directs them to the proper booth--scanners, ticket sales, member check-in/customer service.  Answers questions about how to find bar-coded tickets.

Program: Holiday Lights

Stationed in the Entry Plaza, the Sorter greets visitors and directs them to the proper booth--scanners, ticket sales, member check-in/customer service.  Answers questions about how to find bar-coded tickets.

Program: Holiday Lights

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Lights GardenShop Helper

Your chance to play store!  Assist Gift Shop cashier with wrapping and sacking purchases, help customers find merchandise, assist with membership sales. Shifts run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dress for inside.

Program: Holiday Lights

Your chance to play store!  Assist Gift Shop cashier with wrapping and sacking purchases, help customers find merchandise, assist with membership sales. Shifts run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dress for inside.

Program: Holiday Lights

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Lights Hot Chocolate Server

Serve hot chocolate in a heated tent to visitors. coordinate supplies with the Chipmunk Cafe, protect the Donation Box. Dress in layers for outdoors.  

Program: Holiday Lights

Serve hot chocolate in a heated tent to visitors. coordinate supplies with the Chipmunk Cafe, protect the Donation Box. Dress in layers for outdoors.  

Program: Holiday Lights

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Holiday Lights Load Master

Assist the Golf Cart Dispatcher by finding waiting parties and directing them to load onto the cart. Keep track of drivers and be sure they get a break as needed.

Program: Holiday Lights

Assist the Golf Cart Dispatcher by finding waiting parties and directing them to load onto the cart. Keep track of drivers and be sure they get a break as needed.

Program: Holiday Lights

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Lights Indoor Greeter (Lobby Skipper)

Welcome visitors to the Gardens in the Welcome Center Lobby.  Give directions how to get started on the tour, where restrooms are located, and answer questions!

Program: Holiday Lights

Welcome visitors to the Gardens in the Welcome Center Lobby.  Give directions how to get started on the tour, where restrooms are located, and answer questions!

Program: Holiday Lights

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Lights Membership Sales

Invite visitors to purchase a membership.  Help them decided which level to buy.  Show them the computer where they will purchase.

Program: Holiday Lights

Invite visitors to purchase a membership.  Help them decided which level to buy.  Show them the computer where they will purchase.

Program: Holiday Lights

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Lights Ticket Scanner

Scan e-tickets in the Entry Plaza using i-Pad and hand-held scanner.

Program: Holiday Lights

Scan e-tickets in the Entry Plaza using i-Pad and hand-held scanner.

Program: Holiday Lights

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Children's Activities

Help education department with children's various activities!

Program: Welcome Center-Occasionally

Help education department with children's various activities!

Program: Welcome Center-Occasionally

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: Tour Cart Driver, Afternoon 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Tea Party Brew Master and Assistant Nov 11

Brew up 3 different kinds of tea for the Gardens fabulous tea parties.  On-the-job training. 

Program: Welcome Center-Occasionally

Brew up 3 different kinds of tea for the Gardens fabulous tea parties.  On-the-job training. 

Program: Welcome Center-Occasionally

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 11, 2025

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Tea Party Servers December 2

Serve tea and crumpets at the Gardens fabulous tea parties.  On-the-job training.  Please wear white top and black bottoms and we will furnish a Battenburg Lace apron for you!

Program: Welcome Center-Occasionally

Serve tea and crumpets at the Gardens fabulous tea parties.  On-the-job training.  Please wear white top and black bottoms and we will furnish a Battenburg Lace apron for you!

Program: Welcome Center-Occasionally

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 2, 2025

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) 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: 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: GEMS

Garden Essential Maintenance Service:  Work with a group of fellow Master Gardeners, usually on set days, to do various garden activities, such as planting, potting, weeding, watering--you know, everything a plant needs!   

Program: Welcome Center-Occasionally

Garden Essential Maintenance Service:  Work with a group of fellow Master Gardeners, usually on set days, to do various garden activities, such as planting, potting, weeding, watering--you know, everything a plant needs!   

Program: Welcome Center-Occasionally

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: SIG - Southern Inspiration Garden Maintenance

Southern Inspiration Garden Maintenance:  Work with a group of fellow Master Gardeners and volunteers, on set days, to do various garden activities In the Southern Inspiration Garden, such as planting, potting, weeding, watering--you know, everything a plant needs!   

Program: Welcome Center-Occasionally

Southern Inspiration Garden Maintenance:  Work with a group of fellow Master Gardeners and volunteers, on set days, to do various garden activities In the Southern Inspiration Garden, such as planting, potting, weeding, watering--you know, everything a plant needs!   

Program: Welcome Center-Occasionally

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-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-Occasionally

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Lights Fabrication

Help crew in fabrication various set pieces for our amazing Holiday Lights show.  on-the-job training.

Jobs consist of rolling strands of lights after cutting off tags, zip tying light strands to frames, painting, welding frames, and other fun jobs!

Program: Shop Helpers or Off-Site Work

Help crew in fabrication various set pieces for our amazing Holiday Lights show.  on-the-job training.

Jobs consist of rolling strands of lights after cutting off tags, zip tying light strands to frames, painting, welding frames, and other fun jobs!

Program: Shop Helpers or Off-Site Work

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 71913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Garden Construction

Help with construction projects under the supervision of Garden crew.

Program: Shop Helpers or Off-Site Work

Help with construction projects under the supervision of Garden crew.

Program: Shop Helpers or Off-Site Work

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