Gardens of Golden Gate Park

Join our amazing crew of staff and volunteers who help make our public programs and events possible. Volunteers help in various ways during these events and depending on the type and scale of the event, there may be different roles. 

Current Openings: We are currently accepting new volunteers on a rolling basis. 

Registration and Training: Register for your first assignment in the system and remember to mark your calendar. Direction will be provided at the start of your assignment regarding the focus for that particular event or program. Depending on the scope and scale of the event, additional materials may be shared prior to your assignment through training, a phone call, or pre-event reading materials.

As a Public Program or Event Volunteer, you will: 

· Assist Gardens staff during programs and events at the Gardens. This may include helping with set up, wayfinding, greeting, ushering, or take down. Each assignment listed will include additional details regarding the specific duties the team will need assistance with. 

· Be an ambassador of the Gardens by embodying our mission to connect people to plants, the planet, and each other and represent our values: Everybody’s Garden; Stewardship; Experience and Enjoyment; Education and Engagement; Excellence; along with Partnership and Collaboration.

We Are Seeking Volunteers Who Are:

• Comfortable being a part of a team and receiving instruction and guidance from Gardens staff. 
• Enthusiastic to speak with and help visitors, fellow volunteers, and/or event participants. 
• Enjoy the dynamic flow of events which requires movement between spaces (indoor or outdoor depending on the event), standing, and event set-up.
• Excited to support the vision, mission and values of the Gardens of Golden Gate Park as a volunteer.

Time commitment: Events and programs may vary in their frequency and schedule, so the most important aspect is to ensure that you are able to commit to the time that you register for. If you realize you are unable to volunteer for an event, please cancel your registration with advance notice to allow an alternate to register for your spot.

Schedule: The schedule varies depending on the type of event and program. Assignments may be as short as one-hour, or as long as four.