The Houston Botanic Garden hosts several "All Call" volunteer days with our Horticulture team each month, designed so that we can complete larger projects with a group of individuals. No background check or volunteer orientation is required to attend, as these events are open to the public. The only requirement is prior registration through Better Impact, and signing our liability waiver & publicity release form. 

These group projects will include: hand weeding, mulching, planting, and general garden beautification, maintenance and other activities as needed. 

Our Native Areas include aquatic gardens, stormwater wetlands, coastal prairie, a lagoon, and gardens with native plants.

Thank you so much for lending a hand to the Garden, we could not grow and thrive without you. 

Garden Guides are on-site Garden Ambassadors who share with visitors their favorite things about the Garden, that will show visitors around on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings at the Garden. They also give walking tours to school and private groups, when requested.

The Houston Botanic Garden’s commitment to each Volunteer includes providing a safe and healthy work environment, giving adequate training and orientation, and presenting a clear outline of volunteer duties. 

We offer a monthly General Volunteer Orientation, that is the next step after a volunteer applies with our organization. 

We also have begun training and orientation for volunteer Docents at the Garden. 

Please click on the training or orientation type below to sign up for a date and time, and 'confirm' the shift so we know you are coming. Thank you!

Additional trainings working with Plant Records can be found under Horticulture - Plant Records.