Volunteer: Greet Visitors in Olbrich's Main LobbyWhen visitors enter Olbrich's Botanical Center, usually the first people they encounter are the Garden Greeters in the lobby. These volunteers offer info about how to enjoy Olbrich. If you are a people-person, this is the volunteer job for you! Greeters volunteer for two 3.5 hour shifts monthly (9-12:30 or 12:30-4:00); two greeters are scheduled for each shift, 7 days a week. Training is provided. Most Olbrich Greeters sign up for a 6-month commitment and stay for years. Nonprofit: Olbrich Botanical Gardens When visitors enter Olbrich's Botanical Center, usually the first people they encounter are the Garden Greeters in the lobby. These volunteers offer info about how to enjoy Olbrich. If you are a people-person, this is the volunteer job for you! Greeters volunteer for two 3.5 hour shifts monthly (9-12:30 or 12:30-4:00); two greeters are scheduled for each shift, 7 days a week. Training is provided. Most Olbrich Greeters sign up for a 6-month commitment and stay for years. Nonprofit: Olbrich Botanical Gardens Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Nonprofit Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Share Your Love of Plants with School ChildrenEach fall, area grade school students join us for a hands-on program about the amazing world of plants--Wisconsin ecology is the focus. Students benefit from interacting with friendly, engaging volunteers who provide a unique, sensory experience. Explorer School Program is held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, Oct 1-24. Students are divided into small groups. Volunteers lead an adventure in the gardens; others engage students at learning stations that focus on Wisconsin's Food Chain, Habitats & Adaptation, and Water Cycle. Shifts are 9:30-11:30 am or 12-2:15 pm. Training on the curriculum is scheduled for the morning of Sept 25. Volunteers sign up for a minimum of three shifts over the fall session. Share your love of plants with youth! Nonprofit: Olbrich Botanical Gardens Each fall, area grade school students join us for a hands-on program about the amazing world of plants--Wisconsin ecology is the focus. Students benefit from interacting with friendly, engaging volunteers who provide a unique, sensory experience. Explorer School Program is held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, Oct 1-24. Students are divided into small groups. Volunteers lead an adventure in the gardens; others engage students at learning stations that focus on Wisconsin's Food Chain, Habitats & Adaptation, and Water Cycle. Shifts are 9:30-11:30 am or 12-2:15 pm. Training on the curriculum is scheduled for the morning of Sept 25. Volunteers sign up for a minimum of three shifts over the fall session. Share your love of plants with youth! Nonprofit: Olbrich Botanical Gardens Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Olbrich's Schumacher Library: Be A Plant Information DetectiveSchumacher Library is a full-service plant and gardening information center, open daily 10- am to 4 pm. Anyone can walk in, call or email the library to get answers to plant and gardening questions. Can't find the answer? Don't worry, Olbrich's staff Horticulture Librarian partners with volunteers to answer tough questions. Volunteers learn while helping others. Volunteers sign up for 2 or more shifts monthly, 10 am to 1 pm or 1 pm to 4 pm. Training provided. As stated by Roman philosopher Cicero, " If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." Nonprofit: Olbrich Botanical Gardens Schumacher Library is a full-service plant and gardening information center, open daily 10- am to 4 pm. Anyone can walk in, call or email the library to get answers to plant and gardening questions. Can't find the answer? Don't worry, Olbrich's staff Horticulture Librarian partners with volunteers to answer tough questions. Volunteers learn while helping others. Volunteers sign up for 2 or more shifts monthly, 10 am to 1 pm or 1 pm to 4 pm. Training provided. As stated by Roman philosopher Cicero, " If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." Nonprofit: Olbrich Botanical Gardens Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: No |