Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Cause Area
Location
909 Robert D. Ray Drive Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Active Opportunities (5)
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Virtual Opportunity
Woodworkers: The Botanical Garden Artisan Guild is seeking persons to share their woodworking skills! The Guild is comprised of volunteers who create arts and crafts to sell in the gift shop and support the Garden. We have ideas for those looking for inspiration and are always open to new products and collaborations among our talented volunteers. This activity is flexible and at your own pace. Projects vary in skill level. To help us understand your skill level, we will request photos. Woodworkers must have their own workspace. Materials are provided by or reimbursed by the Guild.
Date Posted: 2024-07-25
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Des Moines, IA 50309
Do you enjoy sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, felted wool, or other types of fabric crafting? The Botanical Artisan Guild (BAG) of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden seeks volunteers who enjoy any of these activities to support the Fiber Arts Committee. This is a group of volunteers who create botanically inspired items that are sold in the gift shop. Proceeds support the Botanical Garden. This is a flexible and creative volunteer role. The committee meets regularly, and volunteers work both in small groups and/or independently at home. This volunteer role is under the guidance of the Fiber Arts Committee Coordinator and the Botanical Artisan Guild Coordinator (both volunteer led roles). The BAG overall works with the Retail Program Manager at the Garden. Interested? Fill out a volunteer application: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1325256960. Questions? Email: artisanguild@dmbotanicalgarden.com.
Date Posted: 2024-07-25
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Des Moines, IA 50309
The Admission Desk and Garden Shop Assistant provides high quality guest experience for visitors and promotes Botanical Garden activities, events, membership and more. This position works with another volunteer or staff. Weekly, bi-weekly and occasional fill- in shifts may be available. Volunteers should be involved frequently enough to keep up on skills needed for the role and current events.
Date Posted: 2024-07-25
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Des Moines, IA 50309
Garden Hosts are trained to have a general knowledge about the Botanical Garden and are provided information that keeps them current on events and plant activities. Sharing this information can have a positive impact on the organization (membership, class and event participation, social impact) and on the level of enjoyment and interest that a guest has during their visit. Engaging guests helps to advance the mission of the Botanical Garden by helping to meet strategic plan goals and our core values. Both those who love to garden and those who love to be in a garden do well in this role. The primary requirement is an interest in supporting the Botanical Garden and sharing information about it. Garden Host volunteer a minimum of twice a month. Many volunteer on a regular, weekly basis.
Date Posted: 2024-07-25
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Des Moines, IA 50309
School Field Trip Leader: This role is great for those who enjoy helping youth learn, are patient with young learners, and enjoy speaking in front of groups. The training will allow you to watch a presentation of Pollinator Palooza (the most requested program), review field trip logistics (what are the volunteer tasks from begin to the end of the field trip) and cover the expectations of volunteers in this role and general helping tips (what to do with awkward silences?!). Scheduling is flexible, Tuesday through Friday, and is dependent on requests. Please reply to volunteer@dmbotanicalgarden.com to request more information. To become a volunteer an application form is to be submitted, a background check is required, and training will be scheduled.
Date Posted: 2024-07-25
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Our mission is to explore, explain and celebrate the world of plants.
Description
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a vibrant 12-acre public garden and event venue in the heart of downtown Des Moines. With stunning indoor and outdoor gardens, engaging programing, and unique special events, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden offers memorable experiences all year long.
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