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Volunteer at the Honolulu Botanical Gardens
with the City and County of Honolulu
Volunteering at the Honolulu Botanical Gardens offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the beauty and conservation of these unique spaces. Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing the gardens’ programs and operations.
Grounds Maintenance
Help with gardening tasks, including planting, weeding, and general upkeep of the gardens.
Reception
Assist with greeting visitors, providing information, and offering directions around the gardens.
Guided Tours
Share knowledge with visitors by leading informative and engaging tours of the botanical gardens.
Cleanups
Participate in garden and park clean-up efforts to maintain a beautiful, well-kept environment.
Nursery
Assist in plant propagation, potting, and maintaining the plants in the nursery.
Fishing Monitor
Monitor the lake at Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden, ensuring safety and compliance with any fishing-related regulations.
Botanical Garden Volunteer Application
If you enjoy tending to plants, assisting visitors, guiding tours, or contributing in other ways, you might consider filling out a volunteer application and returning it to the address on the top of the form. Once submitted, the volunteer coordinator will reach out to discuss potential placement.
Volunteer Opportunities Available at:
• Wahiawā Botanical Garden
• Foster Botanical Garden
• Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden
Are you part of a group interesting in a volunteer service project? Call the volunteer coordinator at (808) 726-6763 for more information.
