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Volunteer Needs
Volunteering at NorfolkBotanical Garden is not only gardening! Volunteers work in every department, inside and outdoors. Yes, there is lots of mulching and weeding to done year-round, but volunteers also do paperwork, work in maintenance, and even do virtual volunteering from home! Volunteer opportunities below are listed by type, with special events first and ongoing volunteer needs second. If you have questions, or need more information, please call Debra Burrell at (757) 441-5830 extension 327, or e-mail volunteer@nbgs.org . We look forward to working with you! Everything you do makes a difference. Go to a topic
WOW! YOU WANT TO WORK WITH KIDS? SPRING BREAK CAMP Monday – Friday, March 23-28 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 1 – 4 p.m.
Minimum age is 14 years old, so this is a very fun junior volunteer opportunity. Background check (at the Garden’s expense) and current TB test (co-pay will be reimbursed) are required.
FAMILY OVERNIGHT Saturday - Sunday, April 5-6 Any number of hours 3 - 10 p.m. Saturday or 6 - 11 a.m. Sunday April is the month for Creative Creatures. Spiders, bugs, everyone’s favorite critters will be featured in this fun overnight.
Volunteers (who are old enough – 18 or with a family member 18 or older) don’t have to sleep outside, but can if they want to. You help serve food, assist with the fun activities, and make s’mores! If you love being awakened by early birds (or early planes), you can help in the morning with breakfast or breakdown. It’s a good way to get a lot of hours in one short weekend.
WOW DOCENT ANY DAY OF THE WEEK Especially SATURDAYS OR SUNDAYS 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., or 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Volunteers are an important part of WOW. They greet visitors, help stamp passports, show how cooperation means more water shooting in the air, and man discovery carts to enhance the visitors’ experience. This is a great opportunity for families to volunteer together (youngest family member must be at least 10 years old). Junior volunteers (14 – 17) are welcome, too.
GETTING DIRTY IN THE GARDEN
Saturday, March 1 9 a.m. - Noon Is rose pruning a mystery to you? Why not learn while you work under the direction of an experienced gardener? Please bring pruners and gloves if you have them. Wear work boots or other closed-toe shoes and carry a water bottle. You’ll get caffeine and goodies and go out to get the roses ready to bloom!
Camellia Workshop Saturday, April 5 9:30 AM - Noon The Virginia Camellia Society will be teaching air layering, pruning, fertilizing/maintenance. Bring pruning shears and sharp knife or pliers. There is no charge for the workshop. Rain date for this event is October 12th. For answers to questions, email the society at info@vacamelliasociety.org.
Weed Whackers Saturdays 2008: April 12, June 7, July 12, August 16, September 13 9 a.m. - Noon Join the human Weed Whackers as we control invasive plants the old fashioned way -- pulling them up by hand. You’ll see the results of your hard work instantly. Wear closed-toe shoes, dress for gardening, bring a water bottle and gloves if you have them. Take your frustrations out on pesky plants! You’ll be glad you did.
GARDENING ASSISTANT Weekdays, 9 a.m. - Noon or 1 - 3:30 p.m. Come and garden in 155 acres of beauty. You don't need to have experience, you'll learn as you grow.
IF YOU LOVE MEETING THE PUBLIC
MID-ATLANTIC HOME AND FLOWER SHOW NOTE: THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT THE VIRGINIA BEACH CONVENTION CENTER Friday, February 15 & Saturday, February 16 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., or 1:15 – 5:15 p.m. or 5 – 9 p.m. Host the Education Booth or the exciting Chocolate Factory display, giving out literature and bulbs with a smile. You’ll get to see a premier home and flower show, too. Saturday, February 16 & Sunday, February 17 9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. or 1:15 -5 p.m. Help children and parents create a craft in the children’s area.
Sunday, February 17 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., or 1:15 – 6 p.m. Host the Education Booth, giving out literature and bulbs with a smile. See a premier home and flower show. If you can stay late, you can help break down and pack up the displays.
McDONALD GARDEN CENTER SHOWS Good Living Show 1144 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach Friday -Sunday, February 22 - 24 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. or 1-6 p.m. each day
Outdoor Living Show 1139 W. Pembroke Ave., Hampton Friday Sunday, March 7 - 9 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. or 1-6 p.m. each day Two fun opportunities to meet new people, tell them about the Garden, and see great home and gardening shows with over 80 exhibits. Hand out literature and bulbs with a smile. Get ready to leap into the spring season in Hampton, or enjoy March breezes in Virginia Beach.
AZALEA FESTIVAL Greet Visitors from all Over the World! Friday, April 18 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. or 12 - 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 12 - 4 p.m. Sunday, April 20 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 12 - 3 p.m. Visitors come from all over the world for Azalea Festival Weekend. If you’re outgoing, friendly, and confident you’re just the person to help greet the motor coaches, collect money from the group leaders, and give the guests instructions as to what they are doing when.
You’ll get personalized training from Heather Elford, Group Sales Coordinator, and she’ll be available to answer any difficult questions. Make international friends for the Garden. The greeting will take about only a few minutes -- the smiles will last a lifetime!
SPRING PLANT SALE Friday, May 9 - Sunday, May 11 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. or 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m or 2 - 5 p.m. each day
The Garden’s Spring Plant Sale is THE event of Mother’s Day weekend, and volunteers make it the best! This is a fun opportunity for groups as well. Help get plants in place, make them pretty, tally up the purchases, and even help customers get their plants to their cars. Oh yes, and you can shop for yourself, too!
FRONT DESK SUPPORT Work around your schedule, weekends preferred The job for those who enjoy meeting people! Greet visitors to the Norfolk Botanical Garden, highlight what's going on in the Garden, and tell them about the advantages of membership.
LIBRARY ASSISTANT Saturdays 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sundays 1-4 p.m. Attention Book Lovers! Norfolk Botanical Garden is looking for weekend Library Assistants for the Fred Huette Library. Work with the public, learn library skills, and enjoy a fine horticultural library and free coffee!
BEHIND THE SCENES PREPARE THE AZALEA FESTIVAL CORONATION BOUQUETS Thursday, April 17 9 a.m. - noon Even if you have no floral training, you can help make beautiful bouquets for the Coronation of the Azalea Festival Queen and her court. This will be the preparation work before the actual azaleas are added Friday morning before the coronation.
FLOWER ARRANGING Wednesdays or Saturdays Ongoing Do you love to create arrangements of flowers? Wish you could work with exotic blooms? The Norfolk Botanical Garden is looking for people to create the beautiful arrangements featured in the visitors' center.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Weekdays, some weekends possible Ongoing Looking for indoor work with no heavy lifting? Want beautiful scenery nearby? This is the volunteer opportunity for you. Work in the marketing, development, education, or other department to help get that all important paperwork done.
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Calling all camp counselors! If you enjoy working with children, need to get a lot of hours in a short period or time, or don’t want to hang out bored at home, this is a great volunteer opportunity. 
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