Do you have an enthusiasm for plants that you’d like to share with others? Are you also looking for a fun and exciting learning opportunity? If so, you would make a great Garden Tour Guide! Tour Guides connect visitors to diverse landscapes of plants and play a crucial role in educating visitors about these plants. Nature is a respite for many, and Garden Tour Guides support our education team in providing this service to park visitors.
Impact
Programming volunteers help build access, comfort, and safety for those who have a passion for learning about the natural world. Volunteers provide support for first-time learners and help participants build subject-specific skills.
Tasks
- Review the Cox Arboretum Garden Tour Guide Handbook.
- Wear your volunteer T-shirt and/or name badge.
- Welcome participants as they arrive.
- Provide logistical support such as where to find restrooms, drinking fountains.
- Provide a quick orientation to the site and learning objectives.
- Engage participants during the tour by sharing plant knowledge and highlights of the garden spaces.
Additional Notes
- This is a Long-Term Volunteer Opportunity. Learn more about our types of service here.
- This opportunity is approved for OSU Master Gardener service.
- Garden Tour Guide training is offered seasonally. Click here to see when the next training will be offered: Training and Events page.
- *Although there are requests for walking tours, garden tours at Cox Arboretum MetroPark are done primarily on Tram. Volunteers will be expected to train and check-off on driving Trams (annually) in order to qualify for this volunteer role.
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift to prepare the trams and get any pertinent information about the tour.
See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
