Volunteer Opportunities
“Gardens, scholars say, are the first sign of commitment to a community. When people plant corn they are saying, let’s stay here. And by their connection to the land, they are connected to one another.” — Anne Raver
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we are unable to accept new Volunteers at this time. If you would like to be put on a waiting list for information when we are able to come back at full capacity, please call the Volunteer Coordinator-Trudy Fox at 307-637-6376 or email at trudy@botanic.org. We hope to see you soon!
Volunteers are very important here at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens as they provide over 90% of the physical labor at the Gardens!
The award-winning Cheyenne Botanic Gardens volunteer program is horticultural therapy in action. Our volunteer workforce is primarily composed of seniors, youth at risk, youth working on special programs (merit badges or awards programs) and people with disabilities. We also have opportunities for people of any age and training, especially if they have special skills needed at the Gardens.
Volunteer tasks are matched to the abilities of the applicant. Some people prefer hosting the front desk, some like to weed and take care of the roses, while others prefer to work in the greenhouse grooming plants. There is always something needing to be done. The rewards are learning about gardening, solar energy, and sustainability, while making new friends and taking home fresh harvests. Please click the link below for answers to some Frequently Asked Questions:
Take a look at all the options for Volunteering in the following document:
Now that you have decided to volunteer, please print and refer to the Step-by-Step Process when completing all the forms below to ensure a successful submission. The Volunteer Application submits automatically once you click the COMPLETE button, and Youth Volunteers between 12-17 yrs of age are not required to fill out the City Packet. All new Volunteers will also complete a 2 hour orientation to introduce them to their duties and become familiar with the Gardens surroundings.
**While there are many volunteer opportunities at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, there are seasonal periods when applicants must be placed on a waiting list.**