Volunteer
Requirements for volunteers:
- Volunteers must be 18 or older
- A minimum of 24 volunteer hours is required per year
- All volunteers must complete our online orientation and any additional program-specific training as needed
- There is a one-time $30 background check fee to join the program. If this is cost-prohibitive, please contact cblumenberg@sabot.org
To ensure a secure and thorough screening process, all prospective applicants are required to pay a non-refundable background check fee upfront. Once you submit your background check fee at the link below, email cblumenberg@sabot.org and you will be contacted with a link to procced with the background check and full application.
Please note: The background check fee is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the background check. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and trustworthy community.
To fully ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, the Botanical Garden asks for your help by adhering to the guest guidelines listed below. Those who do not comply may regretfully have their visit ended early.
Volunteers learn about the Garden and how to use informal education to connect visitors to nature. Garden Guides lead walks, assist with adult programming, discovery carts, and other programs as they occur to facilitate nature connection in the Garden.
Garden maintenance volunteers perform routine garden installation and maintenance duties including but not limited to pruning, planting, raking, mulching, watering, and/or weeding. Volunteers may choose to train to work in all areas of the Garden or may opt to work in a specific area(s) under the supervision of experienced horticulturists.
The Garden offers various types of internships throughout the year. These internships include horticulture, marketing, and education. To receive information regarding internships at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, please email the Volunteer Specialist at cblumenberg@sabot.org.
Intern Qualifications:
- Interns must agree to a criminal background check
- Interns must attend any orientation/training needed
Corporate groups have the opportunity to volunteer at the Garden. Volunteering is a great team-building exercise for employees and helps keep the Garden beautiful.
Contact the Volunteer Specialist at cblumenberg@sabot.org for more information.
Interested in Corporate Giving? Visit Corporate Giving.
In return for their time, volunteers gain experience in areas including horticulture, education, development, and guest experience.
In addition, the Garden provides:
- A welcoming place to volunteer
- Complimentary admission during regular operating hours with your volunteer badge
- 20% discount at the Garden Gift Shop with badge
- An annual volunteer recognition
- Complimentary admission to select Garden classes
- Dual level membership for volunteers with 50+ hours a year
For more information, email the Volunteer Specialist at cblumenberg@sabot.org or call 210.536.1344.
Volunteers are essential to fulfilling the Garden’s mission of enriching lives through plants and nature.
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