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8 people are interested
Duke Gardens seeking Outdoor & Info Desk Ambassadors
ORGANIZATION: Sarah P. Duke Gardens
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8 people are interested
Looking ahead to spring 2024, Duke Gardens is seeking volunteers who are interested in ongoing volunteer opportunities as Garden Ambassadors, which require a commitment of two to four hours per week for a minimum of six months.
Outdoor Garden Ambassadors
Do you enjoy meeting and engaging with people while outdoors? Ambassadors greet and offer directions to our visitors at stations throughout the Gardens. In addition to sharing information about the Gardens’ collections, ambassadors encourage exploration of the Gardens in nearby garden areas and they discuss seasonal activities taking place at Duke Gardens.
Days and times needed: weekdays and weekends, mornings and afternoons, 10 a.m.-noon, noon-2 p.m. and 2-4 p.m., seasonally from May through November.
Qualifications:
- Enjoy meeting and greeting people and offering assistance as needed
- Able to be outdoors in the Gardens for two-hour shifts in varying weather conditions
- Participate in on the job ambassador trainings, which require observing and shadowing current ambassadors as well as attending classroom training or workshops periodically through the year
Indoor Info Desk Ambassadors
Interested in helping visitors from all over the world and making their Gardens experience more satisfying? If so, you will enjoy being an ambassador indoors at our Doris Duke Center info desk and assisting visitors in person and on the phone by helping them with wayfinding in the Gardens and directing them to highlights in our collections.
Days & times needed: weekdays, mornings and afternoons, 9 a.m.-noon, noon-3 p.m. and 3-5 p.m., year-round.
Qualifications:
- Enjoy meeting and greeting people and offering assistance as needed
- Able to be indoors at a desk for two to three hour shifts, either sitting and/or standing
- Able to answer telephone and assist people over the phone
- Participate in on the job ambassador trainings, which require observing and shadowing current ambassadors as well as attending classroom training or workshops periodically through the year
Winter 2024 Volunteer Info Sessions
Prospective volunteers interested in serving as an outdoor/indoor garden ambassador or garden guide must register to attend ONE upcoming Volunteer Info Session from the session dates listed below. RSVP by emailing GardensVolunteer@duke.edu or calling 919.668.3694. You will receive an email response to confirm your session date and provide additional information.
Winter 2024 Volunteer Info Days:
- Tues. Jan. 23, 1-2 p.m.
- Wed. Jan. 31, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Sat. Feb. 2, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Volunteer Benefits:
- Make a difference in your community and inspire others by supporting the mission of Duke Gardens
- Meet people with similar interests
- Enjoy volunteer events, lunch and learn programs and annual celebrations
- Earn a discount at Duke Gardens' Terrace Gift Shop
- Have fun and challenge yourself
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
January 10, 2024
SKILLS
- General Education
- Public Relations
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Commitment: 2-3 hour shift per week or 2x per month Time of Year: Mar.- Nov. for outdoor ambassadors; year-round for indoor ambassadors
- Able to attend trainings to stay informed of events, membership and changes within the Garden. Some training is on the job; Self-study, shadowing and observation may be necessary.