Join our Pup Patrol on the last Sunday of each month and assist the Garden in running our very popular dog walking hours. Help guests with wayfinding, answering questions, and making sure dogs stay out of our “Dog-Free Zones” (15+) See full description
Join our Pup Patrol on the last Sunday of each month and assist the Garden in running our very popular dog walking hours. Help guests with wayfinding, answering questions, and making sure dogs stay out of our "Dog-Free Zones" (15+) Hide full description
Volunteers will be working with an Arboretum Gardener to assist with maintenance of the planted sections of the Garden. Work may include hand watering, weeding, deadheading, pruning, and planting. Seasonal projects may also include soil building and application of amendments and mulches. Volunteers will be asked to work with hand tools. Volunteers may be doing frequent squatting, bending, and some lifting (15+).
One-time, Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
Teens, 55+, Adults
Individuals
Physical, Outdoor
On-site
Weekdays, Weekends
Butterfly Pavilion (SOAR) Guide
Provide visitors with an enthusiastic, interactive learning experience and help with the core operational activities of SOAR. Walk guests through the life cycle of the butterfly in our Host & Nectar Garden, Pupa Emergence Chamber, and Pavilion. On-site Basic Training and SOAR Guide Training are required (6 hours total)
Weekly
Teens, 55+, Adults
Individuals
Outdoor
On-site
Weekdays, Weekends
How you help
Volunteers are vital to operations at South Coast Botanic Garden. Many of our most important activities at the garden would not be possible without their help and dedication.
About us
The founding membership of the Garden had a vision that has been realized with the cooperative efforts of Los Angles County, the Foundation, and Community. Bursting with color and varied plant and wildlife, the grounds are a spectacular sight. The South Coast Botanic Garden is a treasure to be cherished for this and future generations. The South Coast Botanic Garden delivers education, programs and events offering layered experiences of surprise, adventure, beauty, and serenity through color, texture, sound and light.
