OCTOBER OPPORTUNITIESHelp out at our Pumpkin Extravaganza events on select Sunday afternoons in October.
October 6, 13, 20 11 AM - 3:30 PM Greet guests, do crafts with families, lead games, help fill refreshment stations, assist in scarecrow building, general assistance and help in the garden. Lend a hand on Friday nights at Not So Scary Halloween and see all the kids in their costumes. October 11 and 25 6:15 PM - 8:45 PM Greet guests, do crafts with families, dress as a not so scary character, help fill refreshment stations, general assistance and help in the garden. |
WINTER NIGHTS WINTER LIGHTS OPPORTUNITIESHelp hang lights to make our third Winter Nights Winter Lights shine brighter than ever before.
October 1 – November 21 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday 2-3 hour time slots available Individuals or groups up to 15 are welcome. Volunteer for regular exhibit nights or special events. 4:15 PM - 8:45 PM December 1 - January 3 Wednesday-Sunday nights Greet guests, do crafts with families, assist Santa and Mrs. Claus with photos and help fill refreshment stations. Carolers and choir groups are invited to perform to share holiday joy. |
wINTER NIGHTS WINTER LIGHTS PERFORMERS WELCOME
Wednesday-Sunday December 1 - January 4
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Your small group, or soloists, can perform during our winter lights exhibit and share the sounds of the holidays with our guests of all ages. The gigs are unpaid but all performers receive one free general admission pass to Winter Nights Winter Lights this season.
Call or email Lisa at 309.794.0991 Ext 203 for booking details.
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Your small group, or soloists, can perform during our winter lights exhibit and share the sounds of the holidays with our guests of all ages. The gigs are unpaid but all performers receive one free general admission pass to Winter Nights Winter Lights this season.
Call or email Lisa at 309.794.0991 Ext 203 for booking details.
EnsemblesSmall youth or adult groups
Winds or strings Jazz or swing groups |
SINGERSCarolers
Small show choirs Vocal performers |
MUSICIANSSmall groups, all music genres
Acoustic or plugged in Bell choirs |
YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES GUEST SERVICES ATTENDANT
Be a guest services attendant to work any portion of 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Greet guests, operate a very basic register and help guests in The Garden Store. Bring your smiling face, helpful attitude and your hometown knowledge of the QC to help visitors from out of town explore our area. GARDEN AND GREEN HOUSE Work with our gardeners mulching, planting, working in the green house, the children’s garden and our tropical sun garden. Usually 8 AM - 5PM for a few hours. EDUCATION Lead a story time, provide help during a craft activity or get involved with other educational activities and programs. Weekend and weekday opportunities for retired teachers, students looking for service hours or those who just enjoy spending time with children. |
Community volunteers are critical to the success of our gardens. Have you been feeling the urge to give more and do more in your community? We would love to utilize your skills in the gardens! Would you rather help set up for special events or work in The Garden Store? Willing to share your botanical or educational expertise by giving tours? Get involved and plant yourself here! Children are excellent volunteers, and we love their help. Teenaged children can volunteer for special events or help lead crafts and activities. Younger children can help in the gardens with adult supervision. Including children when volunteering as a guest services representative or educator is discouraged because of the specificity of the work. Have questions or need to schedule a larger volunteer group? Contact Lisa Ament at 309.794.0991 ext. 203. |