Volunteer
Volunteers are essential to fulfilling the Gardens' mission of connecting people with plants. Every year, more than 2,000 volunteers donate their time in every area of the Gardens.
Volunteer Experiences
Ongoing: Adult Volunteer Programs
- Vital, skilled role in daily Gardens operations
- Weekly or biweekly commitment
- Amazing educational opportunities
- Enriching social experiences
- Diverse range of volunteer roles at special events
- Opportunity to join Denver Botanic Gardens' Guild
Short term/episodic: Special Events
- One-time opportunities
- Diverse range of volunteer roles at special events
Youth: Teen Volunteer Programs
- Opportunities for students between the ages of 13-17
- Summer Teen Volunteer Program
- Gardens Teen Leaders Program
- Junior Counselor Program
- Volunteer in select roles at special events
Corporate & Community Groups
New Volunteer Interest Forms for ongoing adult volunteer programs are no longer being accepted. Please check back in March 2026 when onboarding for ongoing volunteer programs will resume.
If you are interested in supporting the Gardens as a volunteer, please visit our Special Events Volunteer page to sign up as a special events volunteer throughout the fall and winter season.
You can also contact Volunteer Services at 720-865-3609 or vol@botanicgardens.org.
Contact Us
For more information, send email to vol@botanicgardens.org or call 720-865-3609.
Community Service
Denver Botanic Gardens does not have any court-ordered community service opportunities available. Please visit Spark the Change – Colorado for open opportunities.