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Youth Volunteer Opportunities

for ages 13- 18

The Children's Garden has both long and short term options for youth volunteers.

Service Learning Program

Develop leadership skills in this long term program while you:

Gain practical work experience

Build your resume

Explore career options

Develop a relationship with    your local botanical garden

Teach young children about nature and gardening

and

Have fun outside!

 

 

Shifts are available for this program throughout the year. Apply for the Service Learning Program by filling out an application, answering the essay questions and providing three references. If you have questions about the program, call Erin Wright at (804) 262-9887 ext. 346. All interested students must be 13 years of age or older to apply. Applications, essays and references are due no later than January 31. Position descriptions, training requirements, and expected commitments are listed here.

Click here for a printable version of the required application form.

Click here for a printable version of the required essay and reference forms.

 

Community Service Opportunities

Join us in the Community Kitchen Garden for short term or one time volunteer opportunities. There are two shifts available per week during the summer break.

You will:

Learn seasonal gardening skills

and

Help Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden grow fresh food for the Central Virginia Food Bank.

Find out more about Community Service Opportunities here.

 

Click here for a printable version of the required application form.

 

Volunteer Opportunities for Adults

To learn more about adult volunteer opportunities in the Children's Garden, please visit the volunteer web page or call (804) 262-9887 ext. 335.