Opportunities From: Powell Gardens Kansas City's Botanical Garden

Volunteer: Colonial Farms Greeter

Help create a welcoming and organized experience for guests at Colonial Farms! As a Greeter, you will be the first point of contact for visitors—offering a friendly welcome, assisting with directions, and helping manage the flow of checkout lines. During slower times, you may also assist customers with carrying purchases to their vehicles as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet and welcome guests upon arrival Provide basic directions and information about the store layout Assist with managing checkout line flow Support customers with loading purchases when needed

Qualifications:

Comfortable interacting with the public Willingness to learn the Colonial Farms layout (simple training provided)

Details:

Shifts: Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Spots Available: 1 per shift Location: Indoors

What to Bring/Wear:

Closed-toe shoes Water bottle

Check-In Instructions:
Please check in with the Manager on Duty (MOD) at the front registers upon arrival. Nicole or Justina will be your point of contact during weekend shifts.

For questions, please contact: Justina Setina | jsetina@powellgardens.org

Program: Colonial Farms

Help create a welcoming and organized experience for guests at Colonial Farms! As a Greeter, you will be the first point of contact for visitors—offering a friendly welcome, assisting with directions, and helping manage the flow of checkout lines. During slower times, you may also assist customers with carrying purchases to their vehicles as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet and welcome guests upon arrival Provide basic directions and information about the store layout Assist with managing checkout line flow Support customers with loading purchases when needed

Qualifications:

Comfortable interacting with the public Willingness to learn the Colonial Farms layout (simple training provided)

Details:

Shifts: Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Spots Available: 1 per shift Location: Indoors

What to Bring/Wear:

Closed-toe shoes Water bottle

Check-In Instructions:
Please check in with the Manager on Duty (MOD) at the front registers upon arrival. Nicole or Justina will be your point of contact during weekend shifts.

For questions, please contact: Justina Setina | jsetina@powellgardens.org

Program: Colonial Farms

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 64014

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Greenhouse Support Volunteer (Recurring Shifts) @ Colonial Farms

Join our Horticulture team for hands-on work in the greenhouse! This active, behind-the-scenes volunteer opportunity plays an important role in supporting plant production and daily operations.

What You’ll Do:
Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks, including unloading trucks, setting up tables, cleaning work areas, and helping move plant materials. Tasks may vary slightly each shift depending on greenhouse needs.

Schedule:
This is a recurring opportunity with limited spots available (2–3 volunteers per shift):

Tuesdays: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Thursdays: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (morning shift only)

Qualifications:

Ability to move flats of plants between racks and tables Comfortable lifting and carrying lightweight items Willingness to assist with cleaning and general greenhouse tasks

Important Details:

This opportunity is outdoors Not family-friendly (best suited for individual adult volunteers)

What to Bring:

Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.) Water Gloves

Upon Arrival:
Please check in at the front desk and ask for a greenhouse lead team member.

Interested in volunteering with a group?
Team registration is available for this opportunity.

Point of Contact: Dakota Lepker | dlepker@powellgardens.org

Program: Colonial Farms

Join our Horticulture team for hands-on work in the greenhouse! This active, behind-the-scenes volunteer opportunity plays an important role in supporting plant production and daily operations.

What You’ll Do:
Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks, including unloading trucks, setting up tables, cleaning work areas, and helping move plant materials. Tasks may vary slightly each shift depending on greenhouse needs.

Schedule:
This is a recurring opportunity with limited spots available (2–3 volunteers per shift):

Tuesdays: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Thursdays: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (morning shift only)

Qualifications:

Ability to move flats of plants between racks and tables Comfortable lifting and carrying lightweight items Willingness to assist with cleaning and general greenhouse tasks

Important Details:

This opportunity is outdoors Not family-friendly (best suited for individual adult volunteers)

What to Bring:

Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.) Water Gloves

Upon Arrival:
Please check in at the front desk and ask for a greenhouse lead team member.

Interested in volunteering with a group?
Team registration is available for this opportunity.

Point of Contact: Dakota Lepker | dlepker@powellgardens.org

Program: Colonial Farms

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 64041

Allow Groups: Yes