Volunteering With the Cibolo Center for Conservation

Inspiration Garden Volunteer

Position Overview

The Inspiration Garden Volunteer plays a vital role in caring for and sustaining the beauty, productivity, and health of the Inspiration Garden. This position focuses on hands-on garden stewardship through planting, seeding, watering, weeding, and general maintenance, helping the garden thrive as a living example of organic and regenerative gardening in the Texas Hill Country.

Location: Herff Farm – Inspiration Garden, 33 Herff Road, Boerne, Tx. Enter main gate, turn left, park where convenient to the Grapevine Arbor. Garden will be to the left of the entrance.

Reports To: Farm Education / Garden Staff

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planting seasonal vegetables, herbs, flowers, and native plants.
• Support seed starting and direct seeding in garden beds and designated growing areas.
• Help maintain healthy garden spaces through regular weeding and mulching.
• Water plants appropriately using hand tools, irrigation systems, or rainwater collection when needed.
• Assist with soil preparation, compost application, and bed maintenance.
• Help maintain pathways, garden edges, and overall garden appearance.
• Monitor plant health and report pests, disease, or irrigation issues and address as needed.
• Assist with seasonal garden transitions and general upkeep projects.

Work Hours

• Flexible scheduling based on volunteer availability and garden needs.
• Typical volunteer shifts range from 2–4 hours.
• Opportunities available on weekday mornings, volunteer workdays, and occasional Saturdays during the Farmers Market.
• Consistency is appreciated to support ongoing garden care, but no minimum hour requirement is required.

Physical Requirements

•  Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and sun.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds (soil, compost, watering cans, tools, etc.).
• Ability to use basic gardening tools such as hand trowels, pruners, hoes, and watering equipment.
• Comfortable working around soil, insects, plants, and outdoor environmental conditions.

Volunteer Expectations

• Arrive on time and communicate schedule changes when possible.
• Follow organic and regenerative gardening practices used at the Inspiration Garden.
• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community members.
• Demonstrate respect for the garden, tools, plants, and shared spaces.
• Follow safety guidelines and use tools responsibly.
• Maintain a positive, supportive, and mission-driven attitude.
• Represent the Cibolo Center for Conservation in a respectful and welcoming manner.

Qualifications & Skills

• Interest in gardening, conservation, and hands-on outdoor work.
• Willingness to learn organic and regenerative gardening practices.
• Ability to perform light to moderate physical activity outdoors.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and attentive to detail.
• No prior gardening experience required—training provided.

Impact

By serving as an Inspiration Garden Volunteer, you help sustain a thriving, educational garden that demonstrates regenerative practices, supports community learning, and inspires visitors to grow their own food while caring for the land. Your stewardship ensures the garden remains healthy, productive and welcoming for all who visit.