Volunteer at Gamble

Gamble Garden is a fun and rewarding place to volunteer – and it is a community where your help is truly appreciated. Our volunteers enjoy a supportive, educational, and caring community where they connect, contribute and thrive! Please read the information below to learn about our volunteer opportunities. Then complete our online VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM.

CHOOSE A LEVEL OF COMMITMENT THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU

• Done-in-a-day special events and projects.
• Weekly, biweekly, or monthly activities.
• Member of a committee that organizes and implements programs and events.
• If you’re not sure what the perfect fit is, sign up and leave us a note. Someone will reach out.

Pick from a Variety of Opportunities

Read through our list of volunteer areas below, fill in the VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM to your right, and indicate your areas of interest.

GARDEN VOLUNTEER

Join the “Dirty Knees Brigade”. Some knowledge of gardening is helpful, but not necessary. Enjoy social brown bag lunches and informative walks through the garden with the Garden Director and other experts. 3 hours/week on:

• Tuesday, 9 am – 12 pm
• Wednesday, 9 am – 12 pm
• Thursday, 5 pm – 8 pm (Seasonal)
• 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, 9 am – 12 pm

SUPPORT SPECIAL EVENTS

• Garden Fresh Luncheons – assist or cook in the kitchen, dress tables, seat or serve patrons at our sold out luncheons. 2nd Wednesday of the month, March to June, September, October, and five special Holiday Luncheons in December.
• Second Saturday – Lead garden tours for adults and nature hunts for families; welcome guests at our registration table; run nature craft tables and hands-on activities; demonstrate science topics; serve as a history docent in the Elizabeth Gamble house; coordinate guide training and guide appreciation events.
• Spring Tour & Winter Festival – help in our biggest annual event and fundraiser which invites the community to tour local showcase gardens. Join over 200 volunteers in everything from planning to day-of events. Day-of activities include garden docents, cashiers, plant sales, luncheons, and more.
• Over the Garden Fence – Help collect, tag and repair gently-used furniture, antiques, collectibles, artwork, home décor, china, linens, garden accessories and more throughout the year for “Over the Garden Fence,” our biannual estate sale held during Spring Tour and Winter Festival.

ASSIST IN THE GARDEN & HOUSE

• Garden Guide – lead tours of the estate and gardens for adults and children. Training sessions will help you learn more about Gamble Garden, its history, and the horticultural details of this beautiful estate. 1-hour tours, 2 times a month.
• Special Project Volunteer – wherever and whenever there is a need – in the garden, in the office, at events or classes.

WORK AND PLAY AT CHILDREN’S EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

• Roots & Shoots Field Trips – work with elementary students and share your love of gardening.
  • No science background needed. There are detailed lesson plans and training. 
  • Sessions are 90 minutes, always on weekday mornings, starting between 9:00am and 10:00am. 
  • Volunteers show up, teach, and go home. 
  • Scheduling is coordinated through a shared Google sheet with no weekly or monthly minimum commitment. 
  • Interested? Here’s the process: Fill out the online form, meet with staff, and then a background check is issued before being welcomed to sign up.
• Children’s Events – lend an encouraging hand at a puppet show, Easter party, Halloween party, and other themed events held throughout the year.

JOIN A COMMITTEE

Be part of a group of volunteer Gamble Garden supporters who meet regularly to plan, organize, and staff programs and activities.

• Education – plan, develop, and host garden-related classes.
• Fundraising – Join the Endowment Committee to become a steward of Gamble Garden’s Endowment Fund, help us plan Winter Festival or Spring Tour fundraising events, or lend a hand at a high level on the Fund Development Committee.
• Marketing Committee – bring your marketing and PR skills to help support and elevate Gamble’s many programs and events. Professional experience required.
• Membership Outreach – oversee membership development and member benefits.
• Second Saturday Leadership Committee

If you have special expertise to share, financial, legal, or other professional experience, come join us!