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Volunteer Opportunties

The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden's plants and flowers need you! This very special garden needs volunteers to make sure it continues to be a special place for the community. Our volunteer programs are rewarding and enjoyable. Below are some of the ways you can help--Contact us today!
Volunteer Application (PDF)

Gardening

General garden maintenance, including raking, weeding, and mulching, for which no experience is required. Skilled tasks include operation of power chipper and tractor mower. When we have scheduled work parties you can find them listed on our calendar.

Docents

Because the essence of our mission is to provide educational, cultural and aesthetic enrichment for people of all walks of life in our region, we see conducting tours of the Garden as an essential function. Share your knowledge and enthusiasm with our garden visitors! Docents receive hands-on training and manuals containing information about the Garden and plants. Guided tours usually last 2 to 2 ½ hours. New docents begin co-leading tours with an experienced docent as soon as they feel ready. The next docent training will be held spring of 2009. Please contact for more information.
Docent Application (PDF)

Hospitality

Greet visitors at tours and other events, including the Northwest Flower & Garden Show. Hand out brochures, plant lists, and membership information. Answer general questions about the Garden. Staff our booth at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show.

Several categories of participation are possible: Supervision, writing, editing, photography, desktop-publishing (layout), and logistics (folding and distribution). The four-page newsletter is published quarterly.

Education

Assist in planning and conducting classes and workshops to teach practical skills, such as various methods of plant propagation. Education is a high priority for KBG, and we hope to reach both adults and young people.

Publicity

Establish and maintain lines of communication with various media entities, including placing announcements of events. Develop various strategies for keeping the public informed about Garden activities and needs.

Membership

Maintain computer database of membership information. Our current records database software is FileMaker Pro. The volunteer would normally perform this work on his/her own home computer. Software can be provided as necessary.

Plant Records

Assist in transition from handwritten records to a computer database. Verify plant location information and assess plant health. Mark selected plants with ID tags.

Tour Support

Assist in coordinating and carrying out tours, including preparing and setting up refreshments, supervising parking, and driving shuttles from satellite parking areas.

Systems Operation and Maintenance

Maintain and repair irrigation well, pump, piping, and sprinkler systems. Maintain and repair tractor mower and power chipper systems. Assist in maintenance of buildings and fencing.