Volunteer

Grow with us

Every day, people volunteer their time at the SABG for gardening, office and sales, and education programs. Anyone interested in getting hands-on gardening experience, whether it’s their first time or their 30^th year, almost anyone can volunteer at the gardens.

Starting in January, volunteer orientations are held the first Friday of every other month at 9:00 am in the Administration Building (unless the first Friday is a holiday). Please email Veronica L. Dallahan at volunteer@sabot.org to reserve a place or for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities

Some opportunities are seasonal. Attend orientation to find out about opportunities for the current season.

Gardening Jobs

General Garden Volunteer
Performs routine garden installation and maintenance including watering and weeding. M–F, some weekends.

Plant Sale Volunteer
Grows and maintains plants to be used for the Garden’s plants sales. Mainly W and F. Sales held on W, TH, and some special weekend dates.

Team WaterSaver
Hand waters throughout the Garden during summer months and during water restrictions. M–F, some weekends.

Education Jobs

Children’s Programs Volunteer
Assists in preparing and presenting educational programs such as the Terrarium Eco-System Program, Summer Garden and Nature Camps, Family Days and Discovery Stations.

Children’s Vegetable Garden Volunteer
Instructs and assists children and families learning how to grow a vegetable garden. This program is co-sponsored by the Garden, Texas AgriLife Extension and Bexar County Master Gardeners. Saturday mornings.

Adult Education Volunteer
Assists with educational programs for adults including Discovery Stations and adult education classes.

Garden Guide & Garden Ranger
Leads tours of the Garden and acts as “Garden Ambassador” to public. May include leading walking tours as well as serving as Discovery Station facilitator.

Plant Information Researcher
Looks up information on plants to be used in signage around the Garden. M–F.

Events and Other Programs

Garden Greeter and Events Volunteer
Assists guests entering the Garden. Greets and gives directions and information. Helps set up and works events such as Family Days held at the Garden.

Office Assistant Volunteer
Performs routine office tasks such as filing, copying, and computer work and/or helps Volunteer Coordinator with newsletters, databases, etc.

Gift Shop Volunteer
Assists in sales, stocking shelves and helping customers in our gift shop, The Garden Gate.