Special Events - Harvest Days Activity Tent Volunteer
Purpose:
Join the Harvest Days Activity Tent volunteer team and help bring the magic of fall to life at VanDusen Botanical Garden! Volunteers will lead fun, hands-on, and educational activities for visitors of all ages, including children, while creating a welcoming space to celebrate the season’s bounty. This is a great opportunity to connect with the community, share your enthusiasm, and provide general event support in a lively garden setting.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitates prepared activities such as games and crafts for children and adults who visit the tents
- Ensure activity table is kept organized and ready for the visitor
- The Saturday shifts may include an opportunity to support a staff member in the Honey Tasting Tent.
Skills, Attitudes, Knowledge Required:
- Friendly and approachable
- Enthusiasm for nature and the environment
- Moderate to strong English language skills (CLB/LINC 5+)
- Shows initiative, creative problem solving and able to work independently
- Able to stand for 4 hours at a time (accommodation can be made if there is a need to take breaks to sit)
- Experience working with children will be an asset
- There may be a need for lifting or moving chairs or tables, but it's not required in order to volunteer
Training and Orientation:
- New volunteers must complete the VBGA General Orientation and select Health and Safety Online modules
- Training provided daily at the beginning of shift
Time Commitment:
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for one or more shifts. Shifts occur from Saturday, September 26th to Sunday, October 18th every Saturday and Sunday, plus Monday, October 12th. Morning shift is 10:00am – 1:45pm and afternoon shift is 1:15pm – 4:45pm.
Locations:
VanDusen Garden at 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver V6M 4H1. In Vegetable Garden/Maze area.
Supervisory Relationships/liaison: Volunteers will be supported by the Event Liaison and Special Events Coordinator.
Authority/Decision Making: Must be comfortable following guidelines, making decisions, and problem-solving with minimal supervision.
Volunteer Benefits:
- Further develop customer service and communication skills
- Opportunity to work with a dedicated team
- Contribute your time and talents in an impactful way for a worthwhile cause
Schedule Summary
The next 10 shifts (out of 18 total shifts) for this activity are as follows
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 1:15 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 1:15 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Saturday, October 03, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Saturday, October 03, 2026 | 1:15 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Sunday, October 04, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Sunday, October 04, 2026 | 1:15 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 1:15 PM | 4:45 PM |
