General Volunteer Opportunities
Plant Sale Volunteer
Start date: May 11, 2019
End date: May 12, 2019
Saturday and Sunday times approximately 9 am to 3:30 pm (may change slightly)
Come be a part of the immensely popular annual plant sale at the U of A Botanic Garden. In this position, you will be providing support to our visitor services team by greeting and directing the public on this busy and exciting day. The ideal candidate for this position has a positive attitude, enjoys working with people and loves being outdoors.
Reference "Plant Sale" in the application form if you think this exciting volunteer opportunity is right for you.
We thank all applicants; however, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline: May 1, 2019
Interpretation Volunteer
Start date: June 15, 2019
End date: September 29, 2019
Mostly weekends from 11 am to 3 pm.
If you love people and enjoy spending your time outside in a beautiful setting, consider becoming an interpretation volunteer at the University of Alberta Botanic garden. Alongside the education department, you will enhance our visitors' experiences by assisting families with our drop in programs and interpretation projects, including but not limited to crafts, games, and a tasting cart. This position is ideal for a person with a positive and outgoing attitude who loves to have fun.
Reference "Interpretation Volunteer" in the application form if you think this exciting volunteer opportunity is right for you.
We thank all applicants; however, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline: May 30, 2019
Plant Specimen Collector
Start date: June 17, 2019
End date: August 30, 2019
Wednesdays, 4-7 pm and Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm.
Are you interested in the study and conservation of native plant specimens? Consider applying for the plant specimen collector volunteer position at the U of A Botanic Garden. Spend the summer at the garden, under the guidance of our trained horticulturists collecting, keying and pressing native Alberta plant species. You will be contributing to the botanic garden by helping us expand our herbarium collection. No previous experience required - orientation and training is provided. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Reference "Plant Specimen Collector" in the application form if you think this exciting volunteer opportunity is right for you.
We thank all applicants; however, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline: May 31, 2019
Luminaria Volunteer Opportunities
You can help create the magic of Luminaria, and be a behind-the-scenes part of this very special annual event!
Volunteer applications for 2019 Luminaria will be available in September.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, call (780) 492-3069 or email uabg.volunteers@ualberta.ca