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Duke Gardens seeks weekday Path & Hardscape Maintenance volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Sarah P. Duke Gardens
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Blomquist Garden Path and Hardscape Maintenance Assistant
Duke Gardens volunteer opportunities are ongoing opportunities that require a commitment of 2-4 hours per week for a minimum of six months. Volunteers must be 18 years or older to apply.
Days & Times needed: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings, (8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. with some flexibility), year-round as weather permits
Qualifications & Skills: Path and Hardscape Maintenance assistants build, maintain and repair gravel paths in the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants. These tasks require physical stamina and strength to build path edges, chip and remove wood, clean out stream beds to remove sand and silt, and heavy weeding.
- Hardscaping, landscaping, path building or grounds maintenance experience is required.
- Must have upper body strength with the ability to lift ~50 lbs., with frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling while working outdoors on various terrain in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to comfortably carry and use garden tools such as rakes, shovels, etc.
- Manual dexterity (hand and finger movement) as well as the ability to drive a manual/stick shift is necessary to safely operate machinery equipment and golf carts (Dingo with bucket, Toro workman tractor, golf cart) to load and haul materials.
- Volunteers will be trained on how to operate machinery equipment (Dingo, Toro workman tractor) as well as golf carts and learn how to navigate the Gardens in these pieces of equipment. They will also be instructed on path materials - type, storage location, and usage. For each assigned task/project, they will be given specific guidance by a horticulture staff member.
- After volunteers are comfortable with the scope of assigned tasks, they must be able to work in a small group, independent of horticulture staff or consult staff with questions related to assigned tasks.
Learn more about Duke Gardens volunteer opportunities and apply: 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
Environment
WHEN
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WHERE
Sarah P. Duke GardensDuke UniversityDurham, NC 27708
(35.99923 ,-78.94721 )
DATE POSTED
June 13, 2025
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Farming
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings, (8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. with some flexibility), year-round as weather permits
- Hardscaping, landscaping, path building or grounds maintenance experience is required.