A variety of opportunities await you!

Volunteers are the heart of Franklin Park Conservatory, contributing their time, talents, enthusiasm, and energy toward making it a success. Volunteering is a great way to meet and make friends. As a Conservatory volunteer, you can choose times that are convenient for you. Whether you want to volunteer weekly or monthly, year-round or seasonally, our staff will find the best way to utilize your talents. Everything from indoor horticulture and the outdoor botanical gardens, to special events and special exhibits welcome your helping hands.

If you are looking for:
• INDIVIDUAL
• GROUP
• STUDENTS – Community Service Hours
• INTERNSHIPS Click here for job descriptions

You have found a great place to volunteer!

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Blooms & Butterflies Horticulture Ticket Center Gift Shop Facility Maintenance

Security Reception Education Outreach

INDIVIDUALS, INTERNS & STUDENTS – Please download, fill out and submit an Adult Volunteer Application (for individuals at least 18 years of age), Youth Volunteer Application(for students between the ages of 14-17, a Parent/Guardian signature is required). These forms which can be found at the bottom of this page.

DOCENTS/TOUR GUIDES
Docents add that special something to the Visitor Experience.
Docents are knowledgeable about:
• Art & Plant Exhibitions and Collections
• Adult and Youth Programming
• Biomes and other Conservatory facilities
• The history, present, and future of Franklin Park Conservatory
Docents provided guided tours to our visitors.
Typically, tours last roughly 1.5 hours.
Docent Requirements:
18 years of age or older
Excellent customer service skills
Willingness to learn
Ability to give a walking tour for up to 2 hours
Ability to lead at least three guided tours/month
Comfortable in all kinds of temperatures
Ability to attend monthly docent meetings and enrichments
To become a docent, please fill out an Adult Volunteer Application and indicate that you are interested in this area. We have on-going classes that are convenient for everyone.

GROUPS
We have one-day opportunities. Help the Botanical Garden Department get ready for fall! Please contact volunteers@fpconservatory.org to find out how to participate. All groups must contact the Volunteer Coordinator to schedule their activity. We will not be able to accommodate walk-in groups or more people than originally scheduled. Call 614.645.5922 to learn of the group opportunities available.