Volunteering with Reiman Gardens

Activity Description

Volunteers assist with the removal and installation of the Hughes Conservatory seasonal displays and related plant materials. This opportunity occurs four times each year and includes the installation of the RG Express train and decorating holiday trees.

Notes on November Change-out

• Sunday, November 2: Remove fall show
• Monday, November 3: Construction*†
• Tuesday, November 4: Construction*† or mossing† (mossing in PM only)
• Wednesday, November 5: Mossing†, planting
• Thursday, November 6: planting
• Friday, November 7: planting, clean up

*Please complete portable power tool training before arriving for these shifts.

†Please complete ladder safety training before arriving for these shifts.

Notes on December Change-out: All volunteers must have passed ladder safety training to help with December decorating!

What to do when you arrive

• This activity starts before the Gardens opens to the general public. Here's how to enter the gardens before we open.
• Sign in (via front desk kiosk or your phone app), then meet in the Headhouse or Conservatory.
• We'll provide all the necessary tools, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gardening gloves. 
• Please note that signup for this volunteer activity closes around 4:00 p.m. the previous day to allow staff time to prepare for the upcoming shift and communicate where to meet with volunteers.

Training and Requirements

• All volunteers will receive onsite training by the appropriate staff member.
• General physical activity associated with some of these assignments has risks.
• Services provided may include activities that may be hazardous including, but not limited to using garden tools, lifting soil, rocks or other objects, etc.

Activity Locations

Garden spaces include Hughes Conservatory, Events Hallway, and Lobby. See Map. 

Staff Leaders