Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Volunteer: Volunteer Docents

Share your interest in nature and plants by leading public and private tours of the Garden’s living collections for visitors, school groups, and other organizations. Greet tour groups and conduct walks for diverse audiences.

Special Skills: Passionate about and willing to interact with the public about the Garden and knowledgeable about horticulture. Comfortable speaking to small and large groups of people of all ages. Being multilingual is a plus.

Agency: Houston Botanic Garden

Share your interest in nature and plants by leading public and private tours of the Garden’s living collections for visitors, school groups, and other organizations. Greet tour groups and conduct walks for diverse audiences.

Special Skills: Passionate about and willing to interact with the public about the Garden and knowledgeable about horticulture. Comfortable speaking to small and large groups of people of all ages. Being multilingual is a plus.

Agency: Houston Botanic Garden

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77017

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Botanic Garden Program & Events Volunteers

Join our dedicated team of volunteers and help facilitate meaningful educational connections between plants and people through hands-on assistance with our diverse programs. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in areas such as:

Children’s Education and Summer CampAdult EducationSchool Programs

We need enthusiastic individuals to assist with program setup and cleanup, class management, community outreach, and documenting programs through photography, video, and writing. General office support is also appreciated!

Special Skills:

Experience in an educational settingA passion for connecting with diverse individualsAbility to follow directions for program processesKnowledge of gardening or arts is beneficial for certain programsBeing multilingual is a plus!

You’ll also have the chance to participate in our Garden’s internal events open to the public throughout the year. Be sure to apply online here to then have access regularly for updates, activities, and available shifts to sign up for.

For those interested in taking a more active role, we will host monthly or quarterly meetings for behind-the-scenes planning. This is a great opportunity to take on a leadership position in logistics and day-of activities for our events and festivals. Come be part of something special at the Garden! Your support makes a difference.

Agency: Houston Botanic Garden

Join our dedicated team of volunteers and help facilitate meaningful educational connections between plants and people through hands-on assistance with our diverse programs. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in areas such as:

Children’s Education and Summer CampAdult EducationSchool Programs

We need enthusiastic individuals to assist with program setup and cleanup, class management, community outreach, and documenting programs through photography, video, and writing. General office support is also appreciated!

Special Skills:

Experience in an educational settingA passion for connecting with diverse individualsAbility to follow directions for program processesKnowledge of gardening or arts is beneficial for certain programsBeing multilingual is a plus!

You’ll also have the chance to participate in our Garden’s internal events open to the public throughout the year. Be sure to apply online here to then have access regularly for updates, activities, and available shifts to sign up for.

For those interested in taking a more active role, we will host monthly or quarterly meetings for behind-the-scenes planning. This is a great opportunity to take on a leadership position in logistics and day-of activities for our events and festivals. Come be part of something special at the Garden! Your support makes a difference.

Agency: Houston Botanic Garden

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77017

Allow Groups: No