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Volunteer Needs
Volunteering at NorfolkBotanical Garden is not only gardening! Volunteers work in every department, inside and outdoors. Yes, there is lots of mulching and weeding to done year-round, but volunteers also do paperwork, work in maintenance, and even do virtual volunteering from home! Volunteer opportunities below are listed by type, with special events first and ongoing volunteer needs second. If you have questions, or need more information, please call Debra Burrell at (757) 441-5830 extension 327, or e-mail volunteer@nbgs.org . We look forward to working with you! Everything you do makes a difference. Go to a topic
WOW! YOU WANT TO WORK WITH KIDS?
WOW DOCENT ANY DAY OF THE WEEK Especially SATURDAYS OR SUNDAYS 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., or 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Volunteers are an important part of WOW. They greet visitors, help stamp passports, show how cooperation means more water shooting in the air, and man discovery carts to enhance the visitors’ experience. This is a great opportunity for families to volunteer together (youngest family member must be at least 10 years old). Junior volunteers (14 – 17) are welcome, too.
GETTING DIRTY IN THE GARDEN
Weed Whackers Saturdays 2008: April 12, July 12, August 16, September 13 9 a.m. - Noon Join the human Weed Whackers as we control invasive plants the old fashioned way -- pulling them up by hand. You’ll see the results of your hard work instantly. Wear closed-toe shoes, dress for gardening, bring a water bottle and gloves if you have them. Take your frustrations out on pesky plants! You’ll be glad you did.
GARDENING ASSISTANT Weekdays, 9 a.m. - Noon or 1 - 3:30 p.m. Come and garden in 155 acres of beauty. You don't need to have experience, you'll learn as you grow.
IF YOU LOVE MEETING THE PUBLIC
FRONT DESK SUPPORT Work around your schedule, weekends preferred The job for those who enjoy meeting people! Greet visitors to the Norfolk Botanical Garden, highlight what's going on in the Garden, and tell them about the advantages of membership.
LIBRARY ASSISTANT Saturdays 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sundays 1-4 p.m. Attention Book Lovers! Norfolk Botanical Garden is looking for weekend Library Assistants for the Fred Huette Library. Work with the public, learn library skills, and enjoy a fine horticultural library and free coffee!
BEHIND THE SCENES
FLOWER ARRANGING Wednesdays or Saturdays Ongoing Do you love to create arrangements of flowers? Wish you could work with exotic blooms? The Norfolk Botanical Garden is looking for people to create the beautiful arrangements featured in the visitors' center.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Weekdays, some weekends possible Ongoing Looking for indoor work with no heavy lifting? Want beautiful scenery nearby? This is the volunteer opportunity for you. Work in the marketing, development, education, or other department to help get that all important paperwork done.
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| EXPLORE OUR GARDENS |
| WHAT'S IN BLOOM |
| GARDEN MAP |
| HISTORY OF NBG |
| HOURS & ADMISSIONS |
| MAPS & DIRECTIONS |
| VISITOR SURVEY |
| TOURS |
| GARDEN & AREA AMENITIES |
| GIFT SHOP |
| GARDEN CAFÉ |
| JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST |
| ADULT GROUP TOURS |
| MAKE A DONATION |
| MEMBERSHIP |
| GIFT BRICKS AND BENCHES |
| TRIBUTE OPPORTUNITIES |
| CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP & PARNERSHIP |
| PLANNED GIVING |
| VOLUNTEERING |
| INDOOR VENUES |
| OPEN AIR SETTINGS |
| INCLUDED WITH YOUR RENTAL |
| RESERVATION INFORMATION |
| ADULT PROGRAMS |
| SCHOOL TOURS |
| FAMILY PROGRAMS |
| CAMPS |
| SCOUT PROGRAMS |
| BIRTHDAY PARTIES |
| HORTICULTURE THERAPY PROGRAMS |
| CERTIFICATE PROGRAM |
| SEASONAL GARDENING |
| HORTICULTURAL LIBRARY |
| PLANT SOCIETIES |
| GARDENING LINKS |
| SPEAKER'S BUREAU |
| KIDS CLUB |
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