Volunteering
We are currently seeking volunteer gardener assistants, special events aides and garden admission greeters. Please scroll to the bottom to submit your volunteer application online.
All potential volunteers must provide a driver's license copy.
You may call us at 352-372-4981 or email kbgvolunteer@gmail.com with any additional questions.
Specific needs
- If you have carpentry skills we have many small and large projects that are needed.
- Graphic designer
- Garden greeter that could fill in open shifts. Shifts run either 9am - 1pm or 1pm to 5pm.
- We need gardening help in the Rose Garden, Herb Garden, Woodland Garden, Children's Garden, Herb Garden, Aroid Garden, Ginger Garden. If you can volunteer frequently, you can adopt the garden being the sole gardener maintaining that area!!!
- For large groups, we have several areas with invasive exotics that need removal, such as Ardisia, Air Potato and Clerodendrum bungii.
Volunteer Application
Join our volunteer team!
If you're interested in volunteering, start by applying here and attaching a copy of your driver's license. Applications will not be reviewed without a copy of your I.D.
In the message box please include your response to the following questions:
1. What are your area(s) of volunteer interest?
- Garden assistant
- Garden greeter (3-day training required; 6-month commitment)
- Special events assistant
- Volunteer group
- Student volunteer
2. Please list any experience or particular interest.
3. Why are you interested in volunteering at the gardens?
4. How long do you expect to volunteer your time with us?
5. Do you need to keep track of your hours? If so, with what agency?
6. If you are a student, how many hours do you need to complete for school credit?