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Garden Volunteer (year-round)

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Tallahassee, FL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    4-5 hours/week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Environment & Sustainability, Sports & Recreation
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Ability to withstand exposure to the outdoors including heat, cold, inclement weather, biting/stinging insects; ability to lift at least 20 lbs.

    Description

    Garden Volunteer (year-round)

    Enjoy one of Florida's most beautiful state parks while volunteering at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, located in the heart of Tallahassee, FL. We are seeking reliable local volunteers to join our garden crew.

    Examples of assigned tasks include:

    • Pruning and weed pulling
    • Debris pickup
    • Vine pulling and removal
    • Watering and planting
    • Mowing
    • Spread pine-straw and mulch
    • Greenhouse work

    Please indicate on your application any special skills or training you have that would be relevant to this position, including:

    • Prior landscape experience
    • Knowledge of irrigation systems
    • Ability to identify plant species

    We ask that volunteers in this position work a minimum of one 4 to 5-hour shift per week, preferably on the same day and time each week.

    You will be provided a Volunteer T-shirt and a nametag. Upon completion of your first 50 hours, you will receive a free entrance pass to the park you currently serve and 6 visits for you and your family to any other state park. Upon completion of 250 hours, you will receive a special volunteer annual pass for you and your family to any Florida State Park. Join us in all park staff gatherings (i.e., potlucks, celebrations, holiday parties, etc.) and the annual district Volunteer Appreciation gathering.

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 20
    • Event can be held at organization location(s)
    • No Donation

    1 shift available:

    • Monday June 23, 2025 - 08:00 to 13:00 EST

    Enjoy one of Florida's most beautiful state parks while volunteering at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, located in the heart of Tallahassee, FL. We are seeking reliable local volunteers to join our garden crew.

    Examples of assigned tasks include:

    • Pruning and weed pulling
    • Debris pickup
    • Vine pulling and removal
    • Watering and planting
    • Mowing
    • Spread pine-straw and mulch
    • Greenhouse work

    Please indicate on your application any special skills or training you have that would be relevant to this position, including:

    • Prior landscape experience
    • Knowledge of irrigation systems
    • Ability to identify plant species

    We ask that volunteers in this position work a minimum of one 4 to 5-hour shift per week, preferably on the same day and time each week.

    You will be provided a Volunteer T-shirt and a nametag. Upon completion of your first 50 hours, you will receive a free entrance pass to the park you currently serve and 6 visits for you and your family to any other state park…

    Location

    On-site

    Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

    3540 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida, US

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