Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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Seniors

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909 Robert D. Ray DriveDes Moines, IA 50309 United States

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http://www.dmbotanicalgarden.com

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Fiber Arts

Flexible Schedule | 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: Apr 17, 2025
Admission Desk/Garden Shop Assistant - Weekdays

Flexible Schedule | 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: Apr 17, 2025
Garden Host

Flexible Schedule | 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: Apr 17, 2025

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to explore, explain and celebrate the world of plants.

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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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