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3 people are interested
Habitat Horticulture and Botanical Garden Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: RIVERBANKS SOCIETY
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, 8:30am-11:45am
Ambassador Commitment: Create meaningful connections and inspire actions that will have a lasting impact on conservation.
Responsibilities: Work with our professional horticulture staff in the Zoo and/or Botanical Garden. Assist with horticultural duties for the purpose of beautifying and maintaining gardens, exhibits, animal habitats, plant collections, and/or public displays. Must be eager to learn about our collection and have the ability to demonstrate creativity and teamwork. Works outdoors year-round, in all weather conditions with safety considerations. Reports to the Horticulture Design and Operations Manager and Horticulture Operations Supervisor.
Education and Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age with a HS diploma or equivalent. Be able to bend, stoop or stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs. Horticulture volunteers work outdoors in all weather conditions, with considerations for safety. It is recommended that Horticulture Volunteers have an up-to-date tetanus shot. Proof of a current Tuberculin skin test is also required.
1 Shift
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morning /
08:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About RIVERBANKS SOCIETY
Location:
500 WILDLIFE PKWY, COLUMBIA, SC 29210, US
Mission Statement
It is the mission of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden to create meaningful connections and inspire actions that will have a lasting impact on conservation. We are dedicated to providing the highest standards of care for our animals and plants, delivering a diverse educational and high-quality recreational experience for all Riverbanks visitors, and utilizing all available resources for the conservation of the earth's flora and fauna.
Description
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The Zoo first opened its gates to the local community on April 25, 1974, and has continued for more than four decades to provide individuals, families and groups with a common place to connect with and learn about the world’s wildlife and wild places. Today Riverbanks is one of the largest mid-sized zoos in the United States and South Carolina’s leading destination attraction, boasting a national reputation as one of America’s best zoos and drawing one million visitors annually.
In June 1995 Riverbanks Botanical Garden opened to the public. The extraordinary garden blooms year-round with more than 4,300 species of native and exotic plants and provides a living classroom for gardeners and non-gardeners alike. The formal Walled Garden offers a picture-perfect location for weddings and special events.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973, Riverbanks is also the site of structural remains dating back to the early 1800s with South Carolina’s textile industry and the Civil War. Historic ruins can be seen from various locations along the footbridge linking the Zoo and Garden as well as along the naturally wooded River Trail.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
500 Wildlife PwyColumbia, SC 29210
DATE POSTED
April 29, 2024
SKILLS
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of six months for 4 hours a week.
- Please apply directly through our website: https://www.riverbanks.org/join-our-team/volunteer-opportunities