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OpportunitiesNursery - Propagate and grow rare and unusual plants to be sold at our monthly public plant sales and at our Annual Spring Plant Sale.Gardener's Assistant - Work directly with our gardeners to help maintain our wonderful botanical garden. See immediate and visible results from your volunteer efforts. Helen Crocker Russell Library - Assist librarians at Northern California's premier horticultural library with collections maintenance, computer work, and public service. San Francisco Botanical Garden Bookstore/Visitor's Center - Greet visitors from all over the world. Sell a wide selection of books and merchandise, including one of the best offerings of horticulture-related books in the Bay Area. Plant Collections Department - Collect data on plants in the Garden and inventory plant collections. Create signage and assist with data entry. Garden Greeters - Welcome visitors to the Garden, direct them to areas of seasonal interest, and answer questions. An opportunity to meet visitors from all over the world. Garden Guides (Docents) - These are the principal interpreters of the Garden to the public. Lead interpretive walks of the Garden for children and adults, revealing the hidden and not-so-hidden wonders of the Garden in the process. Special training required. Find our more about how to become a docent leading walks for children or adults. Office Volunteer - San Francisco Botanical Garden Society always has a need for volunteers with excellent office skills. Talented photographers and artists are also encouraged to volunteer. Special Events - If you can't contribute time on a regular basis, consider volunteering for special events, such as our Annual Plant Sale, GardenFeast, Earth Day, and other events. Membership Ambassador - Sell San Francisco Botanical Garden Society memberships at special events. Assist with special campaigns (mailings and administration). Children's Garden - Children's Garden Volunteer-help lead children's activities in the Children's Garden September through May, or help maintain the herb, butterfly, and vegetable plots. Nature Trail - Learn about bird and butterfly habitat creation and California native plants by helping to maintain the Garden's Nature Trail. Education & Special Projects - Work with San Francisco Botanical Garden Society staff to produce children's and adult education programs. Help with computer data entry, class registration, and classroom assistance. Many more opportunities are available. Call (415) 661-1316 ext. 312, or email: volunteer@sfbotanicalgarden.org |