Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering at River Farm offers unique opportunities to expand your expertise in gardening. Being a volunteer also means becoming a part of a special community of garden enthusiasts who share their passion for the natural world.
- Enrich your gardening knowledge and experience
- Enhance your mental and physical health
- Participate in the restoration and preservation of River Farm
Volunteer Opportunities
We offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities that vary throughout the year. Whether you love to engage with the public, work with young people, or help maintain River Farm’s beautiful gardens, we have a volunteer role for you.
Horticulture
Assist AHS staff with garden tasks, including planting, weeding, invasive removal, and data collection for plants. Regular invasive removal volunteer days take place on the first and second Saturdays of each month, weather permitting, from 9am to noon. General garden maintenance occurs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Special Events
Participate in the planning and staffing of AHS public events.
Education
Help lead children’s activities in the Children’s Garden or help enhance and maintain the Children’s Nature Library and Reading Room.
Administrative Projects
Assist AHS staff in a variety of office tasks.
Creative Support
Provide AHS with support in design, photography, music and other artistic opportunities.
Maintenance
Help AHS with building maintenance tasks.
Volunteer Today
For questions and to get started as a volunteer, email volunteer@ahsgardening.org.