Nonprofit

Share another part of the world as a Glasshouse Ambassador

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Cleveland, OH
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Shifts are 10am-1pm and 1-4pm, Tuesday-Saturday and 1-4pm on Sunday, year round. Volunteers should take a minimum of two shifts per month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Education, Environment & Sustainability
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    New volunteers complete Holden Forests & Gardens volunteer training, along with Glasshouse Ambassador training and shadowing. Much of the material is taught as an online class.

    Description

    Share another part of the world as a Glasshouse Ambassador

    The Cleveland Botanical Garden's Glasshouse offers a thrilling year-round escape to the fantastic spiny desert of Madagascar and the butterfly-filled rainforest of Costa Rica. The Glasshouse features 350 species of exotic plants and 50 different types of butterflies, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The Glasshouse is unique among conservatories because it shows how plants, animals, geology, and climate interact in delicate balance. Glasshouse Ambassadors provide information and fosters exploration of the Glasshouse plants and animals to visitors.

    Responsibilities:

    • Support staff and serve as a positive representative of Holden Forests & Gardens
    • Follow supervisor instructions to complete tasks
    • Engage visitors in the Glasshouse biomes
    • Answer visitor questions, and when unable to answer a question, allow the visitor to submit the question for staff follow-up
    • Educate visitors about the plant and animal life within the biomes
    • Provide outstanding customer service
    • Maintain the safety of people, plants, and animals
    • Attend trainings, orientations, or clinics as required
    • Additional related tasks as needed
    Outcomes/Impact:
    • Increases guest satisfaction and provides them with a richer experience in the Glasshouse biomes
    • Provides education and enrichment for guests

    The Cleveland Botanical Garden's Glasshouse offers a thrilling year-round escape to the fantastic spiny desert of Madagascar and the butterfly-filled rainforest of Costa Rica. The Glasshouse features 350 species of exotic plants and 50 different types of butterflies, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The Glasshouse is unique among conservatories because it shows how plants, animals, geology, and climate interact in delicate balance. Glasshouse Ambassadors provide information and fosters exploration of the Glasshouse plants and animals to visitors.

    Responsibilities:

    • Support staff and serve as a positive representative of Holden Forests & Gardens
    • Follow supervisor instructions to complete tasks
    • Engage visitors in the Glasshouse biomes
    • Answer visitor questions, and when unable to answer a question, allow the visitor to submit the question for staff follow-up
    • Educate visitors about the plant and animal life within the biomes
    • Provide…

    Location

    On-site
    11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio, US

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