Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Cultivate Enthusiasm for the UC Botanical Garden - Volunteer in the Garden Shop! Garden Shop volunteers sell gift items, plants and books and greet visitors and provide information about the Garden and plants. The Garden Shop generates much-needed revenue for UCBG.

The Garden Shop is open daily 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM; volunteer shifts are available 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM or 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Sundays. Full training and staff support is provided.

More than 200 volunteers support the Garden through educational and fund raising activities, generating an average of 2,000 hours of service each month. Volunteering in our Garden Shop is of great value to the Garden accomplishing its mission. For more information contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Perry Hall, 510-643-1924 or perry@berkeley.edu.

The University of California Botanical Garden is a living museum open to the public featuring one of the most diverse plant collections in the United States. Established in 1890, the Garden's 34 acres contain over 12,000 different kinds of plants from all over the world arranged by region. The Garden is located on the UC Berkeley campus in Strawberry Canyon, on Centennial Drive between the Cal Memorial Stadium and the Lawrence Hall of Science, overlooking San Francisco Bay.

Work a minimum of two, three-hour shifts per month and commit to one year of volunteering. Find substitutes if unable to make shift. Willingness to provide excellent and friendly customer service. Transact sales using the cash register and charge machine according to Garden Shop Manual. Greet visitors to the Garden Shop, and as requested, provide information about the Garden and local community. Regularly familiarize yourself with the Shop's merchandise - gifts, plants, and books.Training and supervision provided. Criminal background check required for this volunteer position.

This opportunity is sponsored by: UC Botanical Garden

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Older Adults (55+) Adults (26-54) Students Children (5-12) Women Families / Parents Young Adults (18-25) Men We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekends We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Public Relations / Outreach This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Community Development Nonprofit Organization Environmental This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Perry Hall, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

200 Centennial Drive #5045 Berkeley, CA 94720 (See a map)

Directions:

http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/visit/directions_google.shtml

Web Site: http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu

Last updated on May 18, 2009