Get Involved: Gardens on Spring Creek - Gardens Volunteer

Gardens Volunteer

Description:

The Purpose of The Gardens on Spring Creek Volunteer Program is to enrich lives of volunteers and community members through our beautiful, curated gardens and outstanding education programs and events; create a financially sustainable workforce; and educate volunteers and guests about environmental stewardship through gardening.

 

Responsibilities & Activities:

Primary Activities:

• Perform gardening tasks at a moderate activity level including weeding, mulching, planting, propagating, etc.
• Assist with special events through various moderate level tasks including ticket scanning, greeting, wayfinding, interacting with public, etc. 
• Take direction from gardens staff regarding garden and/or greenhouse work
• Work together as a part of a volunteer team on garden projects or garden events
• Volunteer opportunities are also available in youth/adult education and butterfly house. Additional training and a background check may be required. 

Responsibilities:

• Enthusiasm for sharing a love of gardening and the natural world.
• Participate in orientation, training programs, and program evaluations.
• Treat visitors with courtesy and respect.
• Act in a professional manner, which includes respecting confidences.
• Be accountable to and supportive of the work at The Gardens on Spring Creek.
• Verbal communication skills
• Desire to learn about horticulture
• A positive attitude
• Must be able to spend days in inclement weather, on feet, and sometimes lifting objects

Time Commitment:

• To start volunteering at The Gardens, a 1.5 hour in person orientation is required. Orientations occur twice a month - usually once on a weekday and once on a weekend. 
• Varies depending on specific opportunity. Most volunteer opportunities occur between the hours of 8am-12pm Tuesday-Friday. Weekend and evening shifts are also available in certain areas, but do not occur regularly
• All Gardens volunteers will remain active in our database as long as they volunteer at least once within a two-year period. After two years of inactivity, volunteers will be marked as inactive. If a volunteer would like to resume volunteering again, they will need to complete a new volunteer application, attend an orientation, and volunteer interview.

Volunteer Benefits:

• Giving back to the community by helping maintain and develop a beautiful facility
• Participate in training and educational opportunities
• Receive help in reaching personal and professional goals
• Network with staff and community members
• Increase horticulture knowledge by working with garden staff in outdoor gardens and greenhouse
• Develop lasting friendships
• Gain new skills
• Receive community recognition through our website and/or newsletter
• Attend volunteer-only appreciation events

Location:

2145 Centre Ave

Fort Collins, CO 80528

Interests:

Field Work - Environment, Sports and Recreation - Sustainability, Education - Native Plants, Community Volunteer - Special Events, Field Work - Gardening

Skills:

Gardening, Botany, Sustainability