Volunteer

*At this time we have a full volunteer crew, please check back next semester, January 2026*

We currently work with volunteers on Wednesday at the east campus greenhouse.

Group photo of 13 people standing in front of fall trees smiling.

Volunteers do a variety of work.ÌýSome tasks do not involve working directly with plants. Possible tasks include:

  • Sweep floors
  • Empty garbage cans from rooms and headhouse
  • Distribute garbage cans to individual rooms and selected locations
  • Put clean pots away
  • Organize and consolidate clean flats, pots and other containers
  • Organize and consolidate dirty pots
  • Organize glassware and plastic beakers
  • Fill soil bins (be sure to use the correct bag and do not bury the scoop)
  • Check and tighten all quick couplers for hoses and nozzles
  • Reread greenhouse guidelines
  • Check with greenhouse staff to help with pest problems
  • Take initiative!

Application for greenhouse volunteers

The greenhouse volunteer position requires people who are dependable and conscientious. No previous experience in greenhouses or plant-related work is necessary. All volunteers must be accepted by the greenhouse director before starting.

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Prior employment
Please list your prior employment, including work-study and/or summer jobs. Most recent first.
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Preferences
Volunteer hours are Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. What time block interests you?
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What sort of volunteer commitment are you willing to make?
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Do you use tobacco products?
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Working in the greenhouses means working in an area where pesticides are occasionally used. Are you physically able and willing to work in such an environment?
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