Volunteer: Foliage Basket Volunteer Crew @ ColonialHelp bring our beautiful hanging baskets to life by joining the Foliage Basket Crew! Volunteers will assist our greenhouse team with seasonal production plantings, helping prepare the hanging baskets that will be enjoyed throughout Powell Gardens. Tasks may include filling and planting hanging baskets, taking and propagating cuttings, moving baskets, routine maintenance, and tagging finished plants. This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys hands-on gardening and wants to learn more about greenhouse production. Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Qualifications: Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible Outdoor/greenhouse opportunity Not family-friendlyWhat to Bring: Arrival Instructions: Staff Lead Program: Colonial Farms Help bring our beautiful hanging baskets to life by joining the Foliage Basket Crew! Volunteers will assist our greenhouse team with seasonal production plantings, helping prepare the hanging baskets that will be enjoyed throughout Powell Gardens. Tasks may include filling and planting hanging baskets, taking and propagating cuttings, moving baskets, routine maintenance, and tagging finished plants. This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys hands-on gardening and wants to learn more about greenhouse production. Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Qualifications: Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible Outdoor/greenhouse opportunity Not family-friendlyWhat to Bring: Arrival Instructions: Staff Lead Program: Colonial Farms Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 64014 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Weekly Tropical Care Volunteer Support Team @ ColonialDo you enjoy tropical plants or want to learn more about caring for them? Join our Weekly Tropical Care Team at Colonial Farms and help care for our growing collection of tropical and houseplants! Volunteers will assist with a variety of greenhouse tasks, including watering, cleaning, repotting, moving, and general plant care. With a diverse collection of plants, every shift offers something new to learn and experience. Whether you're an experienced plant enthusiast or simply curious about tropicals, we'd love to have you on the team. Schedule Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. QualificationsKnowledge of tropical plants is helpful but not required. We welcome anyone eager to learn! What to BringAlthough you'll be working inside the greenhouse, temperatures can get warm. Please bring: Water bottle Sunscreen Hat Gardening gloves Arrival InstructionsPlease check in at the Front Desk when you arrive and ask for a Greenhouse Lead. Staff LeadDakota Lepker Program: Colonial Farms Do you enjoy tropical plants or want to learn more about caring for them? Join our Weekly Tropical Care Team at Colonial Farms and help care for our growing collection of tropical and houseplants! Volunteers will assist with a variety of greenhouse tasks, including watering, cleaning, repotting, moving, and general plant care. With a diverse collection of plants, every shift offers something new to learn and experience. Whether you're an experienced plant enthusiast or simply curious about tropicals, we'd love to have you on the team. Schedule Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. QualificationsKnowledge of tropical plants is helpful but not required. We welcome anyone eager to learn! What to BringAlthough you'll be working inside the greenhouse, temperatures can get warm. Please bring: Water bottle Sunscreen Hat Gardening gloves Arrival InstructionsPlease check in at the Front Desk when you arrive and ask for a Greenhouse Lead. Staff LeadDakota Lepker Program: Colonial Farms Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 64014 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: U-Pick Farm Guide & Support Volunteer @ Colonial FarmsHelp create memorable experiences for families visiting Powell Gardens' Colonial Farms! As a U-Pick Farm Guide & Support Volunteer, you'll serve as a friendly ambassador, helping guests navigate the farm and enjoy a successful harvest experience. Volunteers will assist visitors by identifying which fruits, flowers, and produce are ripe and ready for harvest, demonstrating proper picking techniques, and answering basic questions about the U-Pick experience. Depending on interest and qualifications, some volunteers may also have the opportunity to assist with tram transportation to and from the fields. In addition to guest engagement, volunteers will support general field operations, which may include harvesting berries, deadheading flowers, removing fallen fruit, and helping maintain a welcoming and productive farm environment. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or olderComfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditionsValid driver's licenseWhat to Bring Closed-toe shoesHat or sun protectionWater bottleSunscreenArrival Instructions Schedule Staff Lead Contact Information Join us in helping guests connect with where their food and flowers are grown while supporting one of Powell Gardens' most engaging seasonal experiences! Program: Colonial Farms Help create memorable experiences for families visiting Powell Gardens' Colonial Farms! As a U-Pick Farm Guide & Support Volunteer, you'll serve as a friendly ambassador, helping guests navigate the farm and enjoy a successful harvest experience. Volunteers will assist visitors by identifying which fruits, flowers, and produce are ripe and ready for harvest, demonstrating proper picking techniques, and answering basic questions about the U-Pick experience. Depending on interest and qualifications, some volunteers may also have the opportunity to assist with tram transportation to and from the fields. In addition to guest engagement, volunteers will support general field operations, which may include harvesting berries, deadheading flowers, removing fallen fruit, and helping maintain a welcoming and productive farm environment. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or olderComfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditionsValid driver's licenseWhat to Bring Closed-toe shoesHat or sun protectionWater bottleSunscreenArrival Instructions Schedule Staff Lead Contact Information Join us in helping guests connect with where their food and flowers are grown while supporting one of Powell Gardens' most engaging seasonal experiences! Program: Colonial Farms Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 64014 Allow Groups: No |