Volunteer / Docent Program | Clark Gardens Botanical Park

In the Gift Shop

Clark Gardens is a non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible. Thank you for your support.

Volunteer / Docent Program

Volunteers and Docents are of vital importance to Clark Gardens and their support is deeply appreciated. Following is a list of the volunteer jobs and descriptions.

If you are interested in volunteering at Clark Gardens, complete this Volunteer Application Form and either fax it to us or bring it by our office. The list of Volunteer Job Descriptions is also available for download and printing.

1. Tour Guides

Guide guest(s) in the Gardens.
Give walking tours.
Cart Tours.

2. Garden Greeters/Admission Booth

Greet tour bus groups.
Pass out maps, give directions and answer questions.
Help at Admission booth.

3. Office Work

Help get mailers ready.
Answer the phone.
Make copies.
File.

4. Scrapbooking

Make a scrapbook of our published articles and pictures of the Gardens.

5. Engraving/Signage

Run the engraver to make signage.
Look up botanical names.

6. G-Scale Trains

Help in the train station.
Run the trains.
Build the sets.

7. Educational Programs

Help with field trips - all age children.
Help develop educational programs.
A BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE RUN ON ANYONE WORKING WITH CHILDREN.

8. Special Events

Help guide guests in the Gardens.
Answer questions.
Assist with parking.
Provide educational programming at special events.

9. Gift Shop

Assist customers.
Use the cash register.
Stock inventory.
All aspects of retail work.

Clark Gardens is in search of a few dependable volunteers to work in our Gift Shop. Volunteers will be trained to greet visitors, collect admission fees using a cash register and to sell both plants and merchandise.

Volunteers are needed for the following shifts:

Thursday - Saturday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Volunteers who are interested must sign up for a minimum of two shifts per month. Please call or email Beverly: beverly@clarkgardens.com or 940-682-4856.