Volunteer Agreements & Policies
Volunteers are vital members of our team who share their time and talents to help us achieve our goals. Get your hands dirty outside with our horticulture team, scan tickets and greet visitors at the gate to help our visitor services staff, or assist with administrative tasks in our office — the possibilities are numerous.
We seek to make the Garden a safe and inviting place for all–guests, staff, and volunteers. With this in mind, individuals seeking to become approved volunteers — those who can sign up for a wide variety of volunteer opportunities on a regular basis, versus only participating in periodic horticulture “all call” days — must undergo a background check.
The Garden does not require volunteers to become members; instead, we ask you to cover the $10 cost of your background check in demonstration of your commitment to our mission.
For questions about volunteering at the Garden, email volunteers@hbg.org
As a Volunteer you will:
- Be over the age of 18 years old to volunteer without a parent/guardian
- Be courteous to visitors, staff, and other volunteers
- Perform duties to best of abilities
- Conduct work in a safe way, according to training and values, goals, and procedures of Houston Botanic Garden
- Be dependable and meet all schedule commitments
- Project a positive image when representing the Houston Botanic Garden
- Respect and follow instructions given by supervisor
