Volunteer
Want to make a difference? We would love to have you join our team of dedicated volunteers. Many of our volunteers come weekly on specific days, or you can come whenever time allows. We will work with you to make it work for you and your schedule. Come enjoy the beautiful gardens while having fun and making a difference!
“Many hands make light work.”
Volunteer Opportunities
- Gardening – Planting, Propagating, Weeding, Trimming, Etc.
- Greeter – Welcome Visitors, Hand Out Maps/Brochures, Etc.
- Maintenance – Painting, Carpentry, Power Washing, Etc.
- Office – Mailings, Filing, Data Entry, Grant Writing, Etc.
- Educational – Classes, Workshops, Field Trips, Tours, Etc.
- Plant Sales – Spring & Fall Plants & More Sales & Summer Sale
- Holiday Event – Winter Nights Under the Lights
- Special Events – Fundraisers, Galas, Dinners, Tournaments, Etc.
- Special Interest – Do you have a special skill not listed?
Stop by the park or call 761-2866.
High School Volunteers
High School volunteers are needed, Every Wednesday from 3-6 PM! Earn Bright Futures hours. More information on the right.
Anthony, a sophomore at Manatee High School, has been volunteering regularly after school and during the summer for over a year now. He will eagerly tackle any task asked of him, no matter how challenging or dirty, with a wonderful attitude and follow through. We really appreciate all of your time and effort so generously given to the park!
Volunteers of the Month
Steve Mead
Bruce Graham
Mel Horowitz
Thaung
Ken Brickse
Pat VanCourt
Jane Strzelczyk
Cary Brickse
Linda Biscontine
Gail Gotthelf
Karen Paul
Tim Tarr
Ken Breur
Chanene Wimmer & Jacob Burdette
Evelyn Turner
Herb Pattison
Bill Steeves
Kevin Lausman
Mike Kinsey
Yu Fan Lee & Bob Rosscoe
Randy
Chris VanCollie
