Welcome! We're excited to welcome new volunteers this summer!
Schedule a Team Volunteer Event, form here>>
Openings: Below you can see current openings we are recruiting new volunteers for. To express an interest, register with Better Impact to tell us more about your experience, availability, and how you hope to help at the Gardens.
Future Opportunities: Each month we highlight volunteer opportunities open to new volunteers in the Leaflet. If you are not yet subscribed, please subscribe here today to be informed of upcoming opportunities.
Better Impact: The Gardens of Golden Gate Park began using our new volunteer system, Better Impact, effective July 1, 2025. All returning and prospective volunteers should register with Better Impact to begin volunteering at the Gardens.
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*Flower Piano 2026
Be a part of the team that helps bring Flower Piano to life!
Last year we saw 77,000 visitors join us for the 10-day event and we look forward to seeing who will join us again this year.
Register to be a Garden Ambassador or Garden Greeter by September 1!
Join our Zoom Training Session on Tuesday, August 25 at 11am (Zoom registration). We also have two opportunities to join us in person leading up to the event. If you would like join an in-person event at the Botanical Garden, register for your preferred date and time under the Training section.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Ambassador | 8 | 9/12/2026 | 9/20/2026 | |
| Garden Greeter | 11 | 9/11/2026 | 9/20/2026 | |
Horticulture at SFBG
Join our San Francisco Botanical Garden Green Teams. Green Teams meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30am-12:30pm.
Register today and sign up for your first Green Team session! When you first arrive at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, check in at the Visitor Kiosk, then wait at the Library Terrace to meet your horticulturist for the day.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New SFBG Green Team Horticulture Volunteer Day | 4 | 7/14/2026 | 8/21/2026 | |
