Become a volunteer

We love our volunteers! Whether you love digging in the dirt, teaching a class or leading a guided tour, you can make a difference — and help us protect our fragile Keys ecosystems

Volunteer at the Garden

As a Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden volunteer, you can:

Meet new and interesting people
Give back to your community
Add a new sense of purpose to your life
Share your skills, knowledge and other helpful qualities
Become a valuable part of a worthwhile, educational organization
Participate in a meaningful endeavor: the growth of your botanical garden
Become a Certified Volunteer through the Volunteer University for specialized instruction

Volunteer Today

Explore the ways you can help

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Garden Guardians

Assist Garden staff by trimming, removing plant debris, weeding, watering, propagating, planting, labeling, mulching, composting, fertilizing and giving tours

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Program coordinators

Help give classes and coordinate programs

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Visitor center greeter

Greet visitors, present Garden information, collect admissions, run video presentation, assist in membership program, work on Garden events and activities

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Office volunteer

Assist staff with office duties by labeling and sorting bulk mail, distributing garden brochures and flyers, filing, organizing, running errands, assisting with phone calls, contacting members, data entry, routine maintenance

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Events volunteer

Assist board and staff with special events by collecting admissions and donations, seeking sponsorships, selling event and raffle tickets, answering phones, serving refreshments, setting up and taking down tables, chairs and supplies

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Public relations volunteer

Assist in getting our message out to the community, aid in writing articles, delivering press releases and rack cards

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Tour guide volunteer

Assist in giving tours of the garden to various groups and visitors