Welcome! We're excited to welcome new volunteers this summer!
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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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Children's Garden: Youth Program Support
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW Children's Garden Green Team (WED) | 1 | 7/1/2026 | 7/1/2026 | |
Flower Piano 2026
Mark your calendar for our beloved annual event, Flower Piano!
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Save the Date! Volunteer for Flower Piano 2026 | 1 | 9/10/2026 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri. Green Team with Jack: Temperate Asia | 5 | 5/29/2026 | 6/26/2026 | |
| Fri. Green Team with Milo: Chile, Andean Cloud Forest, and more | 5 | 5/29/2026 | 6/26/2026 | |
| Tues. Green Team with Ben: Mesoamerican Cloud Forest | 5 | 6/2/2026 | 6/30/2026 | |
| Tues. Green Team with Dolores: Ancient Plant Garden, Mediterranean and more | 5 | 6/2/2026 | 6/30/2026 | |
| Tues. Green Team with George: South Africa and more | 5 | 6/2/2026 | 6/30/2026 | |
| Tues. Green Team with James: Moon Viewing Garden, Succulent Garden and more | 5 | 6/2/2026 | 6/30/2026 | |
| Wed. Green Team with Ahmed: California Native Plants | 4 | 6/3/2026 | 6/24/2026 | |
| Wed. Green Team with Dolores: Fern Green Team | 2 | 6/3/2026 | 6/24/2026 | |
| Wed. Green Team with Julie: Celebration Garden, Entry Garden, and more | 4 | 6/3/2026 | 6/24/2026 | |
| Wed. Green Team with Tyler: New Zealand, Australia, and more | 4 | 6/3/2026 | 6/24/2026 | |
Public Programs
Help Public Programs host a variety of public events such as talks, workshops, and unique experiences. Volunteers help with greeting, wayfinding, and event support. The schedule varies depending upon the event and the location of the program may be at the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, or San Francisco Botanical Garden.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Wide Knit in Public Day: Knitter | 1 | 6/13/2026 | 6/13/2026 | |
