Recruitment for Garden Guides and Educators is now closed. You can still apply for the Special Event Volunteer position. Thank you for your interest.

Volunteering at the UBC Botanical Garden is a great way to expand your knowledge of plant biodiversity, meet new people, and share your love of the Garden with others. We are always looking for people passionate about the plant world and eager to share their passion with others.

Volunteer Positions:

Garden Guides - CLOSED -
Garden guides lead guided tours of the UBC Botanical Garden, offering information about the collections and the history of the Garden.
Click here to download the Garden Guide position description.

Garden Educators - CLOSED -
Garden educators facilitate activities and provide information to visitors about our amazing plant collection and other subjects related to plant biodiversity, during both on-site and off-site events.
Click here to download the Garden Educator position description.

Special Events Volunteers
Special event volunteers provide support during a variety of events such as the Growing Affair, the Alumni Week-End, the Treasure Bulb Sale and the Apple Fest. Tasks could involve greeting and orienting visitors, helping out with set-up and take down and answering simple visitor questions, as well as many others depending on the event.

How To Apply

Fill in the Volunteer Application Form. You will be contacted for an in-person interview in the next two weeks following your application. If we are able to match your skills and interests with an existing volunteer position, you will be invited to join our volunteer team.

Didn't find the position you were looking for?

You can also fill in the form if you would like to let us know about other possibilities you would be interested in. At this time, we are only recruiting for the previously listed positions, but are considering adding more options.

We look forward to hearing from you!