Volunteering
Your support and commitment as a Volunteer In The Garden (VIG) plays a vital role in the operation and ongoing success of the Desert Botanical Garden. VIGs assist in nearly every aspect of the Garden after being prepared through an intensive education and training program. By becoming a volunteer, you are ensuring that the Garden is always a compelling attraction that brings to life the many wonders of the desert.
Current volunteer? Click here to record your hours and for other volunteer-only information.
Becoming a Garden Volunteer
- Download our application form, fill out and mail it to: Desert Botanical Garden, Nancy White, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008.
- Schedule an Interview with Nancy White by calling 480 481.8197 or email nwhite@dbg.org.
- Attend the "How to Become a DBG Volunteer" class, an essential and mandatory course.
- Become a Member. Volunteers in the Garden take part in every aspect of the institution's growth, which is why we require that volunteers join and maintain their membership.
- Attend classes at Volunteer U. Training courses are offered multiple times throughout the year and can be taken on weekdays or weekends.
TEEN Volunteers: Teen Environmentalists Exploring Nature (TEEN) is a group of teenagers between 13-17 years old who volunteer their time and talents at the Desert Botanical Garden. Download the TEEN Volunteer application now.
Volunteer Training Schedule:
How To Be A DBG Volunteer (choose one):
*Required for all volunteer positions
- Saturday / March 26 / 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Saturday / April 23 / 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Current Volunteer Opportunities |
| Flashlight Tours: Night blooming flowers and cacti, scorpions, nighthawks, desert tortoises, happy adults, inquisitive kids, an occasional bat, and LOTS of flashlights! Wouldn’t you love to volunteer and be a part of the Desert Botanical Garden team and guide our visitors through this exciting adventure? Flashlight Tours are every Saturday evening, 7 pm – 9 pm, the months of May and September. In June, July and August the tours will be every Thursday and Saturday evening, 7 -9 pm. Training is necessary to volunteer. Training (choose one):
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Contact Pam Levin at 480 481.8166 or email plevin@dbg.org for more information.
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