Volunteer
Our Unique History
Unlike many public gardens, the garden you see today is the result of a volunteer-led, grassroots effort. Without the dedication, ongoing appreciation, passion, and hard work of our volunteers, the Garden would not be here!
Hours in 2023
9,000+
Volunteers in 2023
200+
Hours in 2023
9,000+
Volunteers in 2023
200+
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Why do you volunteer
at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks?
Volunteer Opportunities
Admissions Office
Volunteers work in the visitor’s center daily in four-hour shifts. They greet guests of the garden, provide information about admission prices, memberships, and upcoming events. They answer phones and direct calls to staff as necessary. Additionally, admissions volunteers may take cash, cards or tickets during special events.
General knowledge of computer software preferred. Initial training of our ticketing system required.
Education/Field Trips
Garden Tours
Event Hospitality
Volunteers serve year-round at Garden events in areas such as food and beverage set-up, serving, restocking and clean-up. Volunteers may also serve as gate greeters, ticket scanners, stage runners, and floaters. Most events are in the evening or on the weekend.
Horticulture/Gardening/Greenhouse
Sustainability/Recycling
Volunteers will help with the weekly recycling on Sunday afternoons. Also needed at signature events to help our community partner, Food Loops.
Community Outreach
Outreach volunteers educate the public on BGO events and community activities by distributing posters, pamphlets, and information at various events around Northwest Arkansas (requires a minimum of 15 volunteer hours in other areas of the garden).