The Oregon Garden is always seeking volunteers. Positions include garden greeters, gift shop helpers, gardeners and office helpers. We also need volunteers for some new projects, so if you have volunteered before you can get involved again with some new projects.

Why Volunteer at The Oregon Garden?

The Oregon Garden staff relies on volunteers to impart enthusiasm and knowledge about The Garden, its origins, and its surroundings to its numerous visitors, many of whom come from out of state or overseas. Volunteers help out in many ways. From greeting guests to providing tours, there is something here for you. The rewards are numerous. Being part of a world-class garden that offers insight into the dynamic horticultural world in the Willamette Valley and the Pacific Northwest is a rare and valuable experience.

If you have more questions about being an Oregon Garden Volunteer, call our Volunteer Coordinator at 503-874-2533.

Volunteer Activities:

Garden Greeters welcome visitors as they first arrive at The Garden and help orient guests towards their interests and needs. Hosts can help explain the various membership options and benefits.
Children and Adult Education volunteers assist The Garden's Educational staff with school tours, hands-on projects for children and special groups that come to The Garden. While a background in education is not necessary, an enthusiasm to show and share knowledge of The Garden is.
Office Assistants help with a wide variety of clerical tasks, including answering phones, entering data, processing mailings and membership applications. Volunteers should feel comfortable speaking on the telephone.
Garden Gift Shop is for volunteers who enjoy retail activity. You will be working in The Garden's gift shop that offers special gifts, apparel, and other garden-related items.
Gardening is for people who enjoy being outdoors and working directly with annual and perennial plant material. Weeding, mulching, deadheading and planting give back instant gratification to volunteers. Don't worry if you don't have a background in gardening, our horticultural staff will be there to help you.
Garden Ambassadors assist at various events around the area. Since they will be meeting and greeting the public, they need to be outgoing, enthusiastic and informed about The Garden. From The Portland Yard, Garden and Patio Show in February to the Portland Home and Garden Show in October, there is always an opportunity to promote The Garden.
Events - volunteer at specific events. We are always in need of volunteers at our events, Brewfest, Summer concerts, shows and festivals, we can always use willing hands.

Volunteer Benefits:

As a volunteer of The Oregon Garden, you receive the following benefits:

A part of an exciting, dynamic world-class Garden
Opportunities to learn skills through on-the-job training
A chance to meet people and build friendships through similar interests
Recognition at the Annual Volunteer Awards Program
25% discount at Gift Shop; 50% discount at Cafe; Complimentary coffee and soda
Name Tag

To volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Beth Maurer at 503-874-2533 or complete an on-line volunteer application form.