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Garden Glow 2026

Missouri Botanical Garden
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near St. Louis, MO
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    November 13, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
    End Date:
    January 2, 2027, 10:00 PM CST
    Available Times:
    Weekdays evenings, Weekends evenings
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    This event is 45 nights in total. You can volunteer from one night only to every night of the season! We encourage volunteers to either attend an in person training or view the recording of the training before their first shift.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Environment & Sustainability
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    13+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Garden Glow 2026

    Featuring more than two million dazzling lights, Garden Glow transforms the iconic setting of the Missouri Botanical Garden into an enchanted wonderland rich with mesmerizing displays and unforgettable moments.

    Garden Glow is the biggest event of the year at the Missouri Botanical Garden! This season marks the 14th annual Garden Glow! The season spans 45 nights over 7 weeks from November 13, 2026, until January 2, 2027!

    We are excited for our annual Garden Glow season! It is an exciting time for all and the volunteer impact during this event is immense. We are looking for volunteers to help us engage with visitors throughout the experience.

    Click here to learn more about Garden Glow!

    Click here to sign up directly for Garden Glow shifts!

    If you have any questions, you may contact the Manager, Volunteer and HR Programs, Elisha Banh, at 314-577-5187 or volunteer@mobot.org.

    Location

    On-site

    Missouri Botanical Garden

    4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
    Directions

    The Missouri Botanical Garden is easily accessible from the St. Louis metro area and conveniently located near Interstate 44.

    Free Garden Glow parking is available at the two Garden lots located at the intersection of Shaw and Vandeventer Blvds., one block west of the Garden, with complimentary nonstop shuttle service to the Garden's entrance.

    Additional parking is available at the Commerce Bank Center for Science Education at 4651 Shaw Blvd.

    Limited accessible parking and passenger drop-off/pick-up is available at the Garden's main entrance at 4344 Shaw Blvd.

    On busy evenings, we recommend allowing extra time for parking and shuttle access, and encourage the use of public transportation or rideshare services if available.

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    You may sign up directly on the Missouri Botanical Garden's website or you may contact the Garden's Volunteer Office, who may assist you in registering for a shift.

    Sign Up for Garden Glow!

    Volunteer Office:

    Elisha Banh (she/her/hers)

    Manager, Volunteer & HR Programs

    Missouri Botanical Garden │ www.mobot.org

    4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO. 63110

    volunteer@mobot.org │ 314-577-5187

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