Education Volunteers
Red Butte Garden offers many education programs that rely on volunteers! If you like people, enjoy plants and nature, and can communicate well, you may enjoy being an education volunteer. All education volunteer positions require training. For more information, just download and print out a PDF VOLUNTEER APPLICATION. View in the free ADOBE ACROBAT READER.
Fax application to (801) 581-4990
School Programs Field Class Instructors
Explore Red Butte Garden's outdoor classroom while sharing your knowledge of plants and animals with children. Each year volunteers lead thousands of school children through the Garden for a unique learning experience that highlights topics found in the science core curriculum of their grade level. To learn more information about joining this exciting team as an education volunteer please call Marianne Zenger at (801) 585-5688.
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Training: |
20 hours of training and on-going continuing education is offered. |
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Commitment: |
4 hours per week during peak seasons April - June, September - October. |
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Age Requirement: |
20 years old |
Garden Guide
Interested in sharing your love of plants with others? Come learn about Red Butte Garden, its plant collections and history. We'll teach you how to share your knowledge with others by leading tours, hosting programs and being an ambassador for the Garden.
Call (801) 585-5688 for more information
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Training: |
20 hours of training is offered once a year. On-going continuing education is also offered. |
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Commitment: |
4 hours per week during peak seasons, positions available year-round |
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Age Requirement: |
18 years old |
Youth Programs Host
Come party with the Youth Programs! Assist with Kids Classes, Birthday Parties, and Camps.
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Commitment: |
20 hours per year |
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Age Requirement: |
13 years old |
Horticulture Volunteers
Gain valuable gardening skills and knowledge as you work alongside our horticulture professionals. No experience is required! Just download and print out a PDF VOLUNTEER APPLICATION. View in the free ADOBE ACROBAT READER. Fax application to (801) 581-4990.
Horticulture Volunteer
Learn more about plants while helping maintain our plant collections.
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Commitment: |
3 hours per week, positions available March-October |
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Age Requirement: |
15 years old |
Greenhouse Volunteer
In addition to growing and caring for young plants, greenhouse volunteers design and care for the Garden's annual displays.
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Commitment: |
3 hours per week, positions available year-round |
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Age Requirement: |
15 years old |
Plant Records Volunteer
Help label Garden greenery while learning plant identification.
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Commitment: |
3 hours per week, positions available year-round |
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Age Requirement: |
15 years old |
Irrigation and Maintenance Volunteer
Cool off with our irrigation crew and help maintain garden water lines and trails.
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Commitment: |
3 hours per week, positions available year-round |
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Age Requirement: |
15 years old |
Plant Conservation Volunteers
Learn more about native plants and natural area maintenance. Assist with restoration projects, collect native seeds, remove invasive plants, and maintain trails species.
Eagles Scout Projects available.
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Commitment: |
3 hours per week, positions available year-round |
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Age Requirement: |
15 years old |
Other Volunteer Opportunities
No experience is required! Just download and print out a PDF VOLUNTEER APPLICATION. View in the free ADOBE ACROBAT READER. Fax application to (801) 581-4990.
Special Event Volunteers
Help with special events and fundraisers, including plant sales, garden galas, outdoor concerts, family festivals, special exhibitions and more.
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Commitment: |
20 hours per year, positions available year-round |
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Age Requirement: |
15 years old |
Administrative Volunteers
Located in beautiful, historic Fort Douglas, our administrative offices offer volunteer opportunities in communications, fundraising, education, membership, or volunteer administration.
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Commitment: |
20 hours per year, positions available year-round |
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Age Requirement: |
15 years old |
Visitor Center Host
Meet and greet Garden guests, assist customers with gift shop purchases, admissions and respond to visitor inquiries.
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Training: |
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Commitment: |
3 hours per week, positions available year-round |
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Age Requirement: |
18 years old |
