Join our vibrant and passionate community of volunteers

Volunteers are essential to our mission. Each year our volunteers donate their time and talent to help to care for our collections, support our staff, and enhance the visitor experience.
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Volunteer opportunities

The Gardens have a wide range of volunteer opportunities that vary throughout the year. Whether you love to engage with the public, work with youth, or help maintain our beautiful gardens, we have a volunteer role for you.

Group Volunteer Service Events

Schedule your team for a day of volunteering at the Gardens. Group volunteer events are a great way to bond while weeding and helping our staff maintain the Gardens.

Schedule a Group Volunteer Service Event

Flower Piano

Mark your calendars for Flower Piano! We are excited to celebrate its 10th anniversary in the Botanical Garden this September 12-21. Volunteer opportunities range from event ushers, piano ambassadors, and helping with wayfinding and welcoming visitors. Volunteer opportunities will be announced in the Gardens’ monthly newsletter, the Leaflet. If you are not yet subscribed, please subscribe here today to be informed of upcoming opportunities.

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Nursery Volunteering

We are currently recruiting volunteers to help in the newly opening Nursery this July. Nursery volunteers will support the Plant Propagation Manager and Nursery Specialist with high-quality propagation and plant care on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays from 9am-12pm depending on their pre-determined schedule. At this time we are recruiting volunteers who can commit to a weekly schedule. To be considered for this volunteer opportunity, please complete a Nursery Volunteer Application.
It is recommend to apply by May 11 —applications will be reviewed starting May 12.

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Library Reception

Welcome visitors and support our team at the Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture.

Horticulture opportunities

Grab your gloves and dig in with a Green Team to support the horticulture team in caring for the Gardens.

Special Event Support

Welcome guests to one of the many special events at the Gardens.

Youth Programs in the Children’s Garden

Help staff with programs and hands-on gardening projects to improve and maintain our learning landscape at the Children’s Garden and support our youth library program.

Individual Volunteer Requirements

Individual volunteers must have a current Gardens of Golden Gate Park membership, successfully complete a background check, have an email address, and submit an online volunteer application form.