Botanic Garden - Volunteers

There is a lively group of volunteers who make an important contribution to the Garden. While some donate a few hours each month, other volunteers are in the Garden weekly.

Volunteers help in many different ways. Their time and effort ranges from planting and pruning to leading guided tours. People from all over the world come to volunteer for a day or several months.

Volunteer as a Host

Wellington City Council looks for friendly enthusiastic hosts, especially through the cruise ship season of November - April.

You don't need in-depth knowledge of plants or gardening, but a little will help.

Hosting commitments are 2½-hour sessions during the cruise ship season that are arranged to suit your availability.

News Release - 31.10.11

Friends of the Garden

The Friends of Wellington Botanic Garden is a voluntary organisation that supports the Garden by:

• providing a guiding service for visitors, using trained volunteer guides
• hosting visitors
• raising funds for Garden projects, arranging lectures, bulb sales, social functions and displays of historic and heritage interest.

Membership

Members receive quarterly newsletters and invitations to Garden events. Annual membership fees are:

• $20 for individuals and businesses
• $25 for families
• $15 for students
• $25 for schools and community groups
• $500 for life membership

More Information

Related Links

• Volunteering
• Friends of the Wellington Botanic Garden website

Department Details:
Parks and Gardens