Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The New York Botanical Garden has several volunteer opportunities available. Friendly people are needed at our naturally beautiful setting to: assist in various public program, community, and special events including our Bronx Day and Compost Give-Back events; provide customer service and perform clerical duties; and help children discover the world of plants, nature, and the environment in our children's education department. We are also currently recruiting for the following events:

Compost Give Back Event (June 11-12) - a weekend dedicated to the importance of composting in our communities. Volunteers needed to work the Information Table, check IDs, truck registration, direct traffic/parking, sign out equipment, supervise compost pile, help load compost into vehicles. We will provide rest area, water, lunch, t-shirts & hats.

Bronx Day (June 18)- an afternoon of fun events, exhibitions, and entertainment for our Bronx neighbors. Volunteers needed to serve popcorn, ices, cotton candy, monitor lines for face-painting and air castle. Hours needed: 10:15 a.m.-3 p.m.

This opportunity is sponsored by: The New York Botanical Garden

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Arts & Culture We need volunteers who are free at these times Occasional

Contact Person: Megan Innes, Volunteer Services Coordinator, (718) 817-8564, (email) View all organization contacts

Address:

200th Street & Kazimiroff Blvd. Bronx, NY 10458 (See a map)

Directions:

The Garden is located 15 minutes from the D and 4 trains at the Bedford Park Blvd. stop.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: D train,   Walk distance (in minutes): 15   Nearest Bus Stop: BX 26, 5 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

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Volunteer Shifts
	Weekday and weekend opportunities are available.