Community Service That’s Good for You

Volunteering at River Farm means becoming a part of a special group in your community, working to educate and inspire people of all ages to develop into successful, environmentally responsible gardeners. Being a volunteer provides unique opportunities to enrich your gardening knowledge and experience. It also provides benefits for your physical and mental health, and allows you to participate in the restoration and preservation of River Farm.

River Farm volunteers have the opportunity to participate in occasional educational/fun field trips and get discounted or free access to select AHS/River Farm events.

Volunteer Opportunities

Horticulture

Assist AHS Chief Horticulturist, Tammy Burke, with year-round garden related tasks such as weeding, pruning, watering, etc. This volunteer position is only available from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Please reach out to Tammy through volunteers@ahsgardening.org

Assist Grounds Manager, Jack Greenfield, with year-round weekend volunteer opportunities such as invasive removals, bamboo clean-up, and other various projects. Please reach out to Jack through volunteers@ahsgardening.org

Special Events

Assist with AHS events such as Spring Garden Market, Music at the Manor, and other public events. Responsibilities include parking organization, directing guests, clean-up, etc. Please reach out to rentals@ahsgardening.org

Administrative Projects

Assist AHS staff in a variety of office tasks. Please reach out to volunteers@ahsgardening.org

Education

Help lead activities in the Children’s Garden or help enhance and maintain the Children’s Library and Reading Room. Responsibilities include leading Story Time and crafts on Saturday at the Children’s Library, maintaining the organization of books, etc. Please reach out to development@ahsgardening.org

Special Projects

If you would like to be involved in specific, special projects such as woodworking, welding, etc, please reach out to volunteers@ahsgardening.org. We welcome any assistance from skilled professionals.

To learn more, e-mail volunteers@ahsgardening.org