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