Volunteer at the Conservatory

Garfield Park Conservatory is always looking for energetic, dedicated adults to lend a hand in our gardens and volunteer in fern roomprograms like beekeeping, composting and family programs. If you are someone who enjoys sharing your passion for plants with people or someone who just likes to get your hands dirty – we probably have a volunteer opportunity for you! Most of our opportunities have a minimum time commitment, but our volunteer positions are flexible and accessible by a variety of busy adults. Contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator with any questions via email at volunteering@garfieldpark.org.

Current volunteers can log-in to schedule a shift here.

Nonprofit & Service Groups

Volunteer, nonprofit & service groups can help out around the gardens or at a special event. Interested in scheduling an adult group volunteer opportunity?

We have availability to host volunteer groups of 20 people or less on select Mondays-Fridays. If you are interested in scheduling a group volunteer day, please fill out our 2024 Volunteer Group Request Form or contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator to learn more!

Corporate Volunteer Groups

Interested in planning an office volunteer outing? We have availability to host volunteer groups of 20 people or less on select Mondays-Fridays.

If you are interested in scheduling a group volunteer day, please fill out our 2024 Volunteer Group Request Form or contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator to learn more!

Please note that we kindly request a minimum donation of $500 to offset the costs of our project supplies and staff time. Check out our Corporate Partners page for more information on how to get involved with our organization!

Youth Volunteers

Our program is designed for adult (18+) volunteers. Volunteers ages 16 or 17 may volunteer alongside a responsible adult. We also have opportunities through select partner schools.