Volunteer Opportunities in the Gardens

Nearly 40 million Americans perform billions of dollars worth of volunteer work each year.  Several hours a week to thousands of charitable projects.  Everyone benefits from services performed by volunteers.

By giving their support, volunteers gain feelings of pride and satisfaction as well as opportunities for making new friends and gaining new skills.

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Volunteer Opportunities with the Kansas State University Gardens

Gardening
Assist with seasonal planting, trimming, deadheading flowers and other general garden upkeep.

Signage
Assist in the production and replacement of garden identification labels.

Visitors Information Center
Greet visitors and assist with mailings and other clerical support.

Gift Shop
Staff gift shop, help visitors in making selections, and sell gift shop items and Garden Memberships.

Special Events
Assist in fun special events that will be held throughout the year.

Conservatory/Butterfly Exhibit
Greet guests visiting the Butterfly Exhibit, provide information, and answer questions about the butterflies.  Special training is provided.

Tour Guide
Act as a guide for groups wishing to tour the Gardens.  Special training is provided.

Education Programs
Handle registration for education events.  Act as host/hostess with refreshments and assist instructors at workshop seminars.

Speaker's Bureau
Help inform people about the Gardens by giving a 30-minute slide presentation on the Gardens to community groups.  Special training is provided.

Office Assistant
Assist in the typing of letters and web page updates

Publication Production
Assist in the proof reading, mailings, and related production support.

Other
Any additional areas of interest that are not listed.