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Duke Gardens seeks weekday Asiatic Arboretum Volunteer Gardening Assistants
ORGANIZATION: Sarah P. Duke Gardens
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7 people are interested
Duke Gardens is seeking Asiatic Arboretum volunteer Gardening Assistants
Duke Gardens volunteer opportunities are ongoing and require a commitment of 2 to 4 hours per week for a minimum of six months. Volunteer applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Days & Times needed: Tues. Wed.. or Thur. mornings (8:30/9:00 am - noon) (no weekend opportunities are available), year-round as weather permits
Qualifications & Skills: Asiatic Arboretum Gardening Assistants support horticulture staff by performing gardening tasks, including, but not limited to, weeding, raking, watering, and mulching outdoors throughout the Asiatic Arboretum to maintain various plant collections. These tasks involve bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, standing, stretching, and using garden tools.
- Interest and/or experience in gardening and gardening tasks.
- Interest and or ability to learn about Asiatic plants.
- Ability to physically perform repetitive garden tasks in varying weather conditions with presence of insects and poison ivy.
- Interest and willingness to identify common garden weeds.
- With training, able to operate a golf cart to transport plant debris and tools.
- Able to work on a team of volunteers to perform needed tasks and take direction from staff as needed.
Learn more about Duke Gardens volunteer opportunities and apply here: https://gardens.duke.edu/support/volunteer/
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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
Community,
Environment
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Sarah P. Duke GardensDuke UniversityDurham, NC 27708
(35.99923 ,-78.94721 )
DATE POSTED
June 6, 2025
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Botany
- Gardening
- Horticulture
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- weekday mornings, generally 8am-noon, Tue., Wed., or Thur., year-round (weather permitting)
- Gardening tasks require physical exertion, including bending, kneeling, stretching and reaching and tolerance for varying weather conditions and insects outdoors.