TEEN VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES

GARDENFEST EXIT GATE
YOUTH VOLUNTEER

*NEW THIS YEAR*
Join the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden team this Holiday season and volunteer at GardenFest of Lights! During your 2-hour shift at the exit gate, you will thank guests for coming and provide directional support for visitors. Learn more and sign up for shifts at the link below!


TEEN WORK-BASED
VOLUNTEER DAYS

  • Do you need volunteer hours for school?
  • Are you between 14-17 years old?
  • Do you like working outside?

You should sign up below for our bi-monthly volunteer Work-Based Learning opportunities! Each volunteer day will be two hours long and include tasks related to agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and trail maintenance.


SUMMER CAMP
YOUTH VOLUNTEER

Spend a week (or several!) this summer outside at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden as a Summer Camp Youth Volunteer! Gain leadership experience, develop and strengthen skills in outdoor learning, and have fun! We are looking for (2) enthusiastic teen volunteers per session of summer camp.

Applications are closed for the 2026 summer camp season.

BUTTERFLIES BLOOM EXHIBIT
YOUTH VOLUNTEER

Are you interested in volunteering in the newly remodeled year-round butterfly exhibit at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden? We are now accepting applications for volunteers for year-round commitment and summer commitments! Learn more about the roles and responsibilities on our application. Currently accepting applications!


Questions?

Please contact Cheyenne Palmo, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, by email at [email protected] or by phone at 804-262-9887 extension 346.