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Volunteer in the Garden

Volunteers play a key role in the daily life of Naples Botanical Garden. They bring an eagerness to learn and an unselfish ability to share their time and talents with the Garden.

Volunteers are often the best advocates in the community, and we celebrate their commitment to serve in all aspects of the organization. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Sally Richardson, Associate Director of Volunteer Services at srichardson@naplesgarden.org. During the summer months, Sally is happy to meet with potential volunteers for a one-on-one chat.

Individual volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Anyone from ages 12 – 15 may also volunteer, but must be in the constant supervision of a parent or legal guardian, who is also a Garden volunteer. Prior to being assigned, volunteers aged 12 – 15 must completely fill out and submit this questionnaire.

Download Questionnaire

Learn more about volunteering

During the summer months, almost all our volunteering opportunities require working outside in the Garden.

We ask that you first visit the Garden so that you will be aware of our campus and all that is offered here; Admission is $14.95.

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To set up an appointment with Sally, please email her at srichardson@naplesgarden.org. Let her know if you are a student needing required hours, or someone who would like to volunteer on a regular basis (once a week) or On Call – as needed.

Student volunteers, please review the below flyer.

Download Student Volunteer Flyer

We have a great need for horticulture volunteers

If you are able to come in for a couple of hours once or twice a week, it would be greatly appreciated. The duties include weeding, raking, digging, potting, pruning. We start at 8 am on weekdays and you work only as long as you want.

We are looking for golf cart drivers to assist the horticulture team during the summer. This requires someone in good physical shape as it can involve lifting, carrying, etc. as well as hopping in and our of the cart as you perform morning duties from 8 am – 12 pm. Training is required and takes place on Friday afternoons.

We need someone to help our irrigation technician once or twice a week. Knowledge of horticulture irrigation would be helpful but on-the-job training will be provided.

Beginning in October, we will offer training for our Docent and Tour Guide volunteers and all of our volunteers who interact with our visitors. We will also reinstate Volunteers Orientations in October. Look for more information and these days in September.