Volunteer — Alaska Botanical Garden

Volunteer at ABG!

Volunteer Orientation

All volunteers must attend one orientation per year in order to be eligible for volunteer opportunities. You'll learn what's new in the Garden, how to sign up for shifts and track your time, how we handle bear and wildlife safety in the Garden, and meet ABG staff and other volunteers!

Returning volunteers only need to attend the first half of the orientation to learn about new policies and opportunities, as well as receive annual bear and wildlife safety training. The second half of the orientation will include a brief tour of the garden and discussion of the garden’s history and current operations.

Sign Up for a 2025 Volunteer Orientation Here

We welcome local businesses, youth groups, students, scouts, or clubs who want to come out as a group for a special project. Families are welcome to volunteer together; the youngest family member must be at least 7 years old. Volunteers younger than 16 are required to work alongside a parent or family member at least 18 years old.

If you are interested in learning more about our volunteer program, please contact our Program Director at education@alaskabg.org or (907) 770-3692.

New volunteers!
Please fill out the application below to start the volunteer process.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Email

Physical Limitations (if any)

Environmental Allergies (if any)

Date of Birth

Please list any skills, education or training relevant to volunteering at ABG (please be as detailed as possible).

Are you CPR or First Aid certified (please describe)?

Please indicate the days and times you are most available to volunteer.

Weekday Mornings

Weekday Afternoons

Evenings and Weekends

Volunteer Areas

Below are some of the volunteer areas at ABG. Please check the boxes of the positions that interest you.

Horticulture Volunteer

Education Volunteer

Special Event Volunteer

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