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30 people are interested
HS STUDENT VOLUNTEERS (ages 16 +) needed at DUKE GARDENS TERRACE GIFT SHOP!
ORGANIZATION: Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Please visit the new page to apply.
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30 people are interested
DUKE GARDENS TERRACE GIFT SHOP VOLUNTEERS
Are you seeking service hours and looking to give back to your community? Student volunteer opportunities are available at Duke Gardens’ Terrace gift shop now through December 2023.
(students must be 16 years or older to volunteer)
Gift shop volunteer duties: Assist shop staff with stocking merchandise and product, pricing items, lifting boxes, watering plants and other shop duties as needed.
Times/days needed:
Shifts are generally four hours and volunteers must be punctual, able to stand, bend and kneel to perform duties.
Now - December 2023
Saturdays (9am-1pm or 1-5 pm)
Sundays (9am-1pm or 1-5pm)
Interested in volunteering at Duke Gardens?:
Please email GardensVolunteer@duke.edu to request a gift shop student volunteer application.
Submitting a volunteer application does not indicate you have been accepted as a volunteer. When a completed application is received, it will be reviewed and we will reach out via email to coordinate a mutual time for a brief (30 minute) virtual interview. After completing an interview, you will receive more information if you are accepted as a volunteer.
More opportunities with Sarah P. Duke Gardens
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Location:
Duke University, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC 27708, US
Mission Statement
Sarah P. Duke Gardens creates and nurtures an environment in the heart of Duke University for learning, inspiration and enjoyment through excellence in horticulture.
Description
Sarah P. Duke Gardens is widely recognized as a premier public garden, providing extraordinary visitor experiences, horticultural artistry, leadership in conservation, and innovative programs. It plays a vital role in the life and values of Duke University and is a respite from the ordinary in a welcoming and beautiful setting.
Gardens need people to bring them to life, and people to nourish and pass them into future hands. Duke Gardens volunteers are that promise to the future. We cannot overstate the essential contribution volunteers make to the growth, purpose and beauty of the Gardens.
Expand your knowledge of the natural world and help each visitor find inspiration, enjoyment and a stronger connection to Duke Gardens. Volunteers bring their interests, energy, knowledge and passion to the Gardens, helping visitors by:
* offering information
* guiding tours and leading education programs
* maintaining gardens
* promoting membership
* enriching each visitor’s experience
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Sarah P. Duke GardensDuke University420 Anderson StreetDurham, NC 27708
DATE POSTED
August 1, 2023
SKILLS
- Public Relations
- Customer Service
- Merchandising
- Retail / Sales
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Times/days needed: Student volunteer opportunities are available at Duke Gardens’ Terrace gift shop for students ages 16+ on weekends (9am-1pm or 1-5pm) now – December 2023.