Volunteer: Volunteer Train OperatorWe are looking for volunteers to help operate the large-scale model trains at Botanica. This role involves both running the trains and interacting with visitors in a relaxed outdoor setting. No prior experience with trains is needed—just an interest in engaging with guests and being part of the garden’s atmosphere.Beginning March 15th, the trains will run seven days a week from 9 AM to 8 PM (weather permitting). Volunteer shifts are typically three hours long, and you may sign up for as many as you’d like. While we have openings every day, Saturdays are especially important, as they tend to be the busiest and hardest to staff.If you’re interested, you’re welcome to shadow a current operator first to see if the role is a good fit. If you decide to continue, you’ll have the opportunity to train alongside an experienced operator until you feel confident taking a shift on your own.
Agency: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens We are looking for volunteers to help operate the large-scale model trains at Botanica. This role involves both running the trains and interacting with visitors in a relaxed outdoor setting. No prior experience with trains is needed—just an interest in engaging with guests and being part of the garden’s atmosphere.Beginning March 15th, the trains will run seven days a week from 9 AM to 8 PM (weather permitting). Volunteer shifts are typically three hours long, and you may sign up for as many as you’d like. While we have openings every day, Saturdays are especially important, as they tend to be the busiest and hardest to staff.If you’re interested, you’re welcome to shadow a current operator first to see if the role is a good fit. If you decide to continue, you’ll have the opportunity to train alongside an experienced operator until you feel confident taking a shift on your own.
Agency: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 67203 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Guest Service VolunteerWe are looking for volunteers to assist at Botanica’s front desk and gift shop! These roles are perfect for anyone who enjoys engaging with visitors and helping create a welcoming experience at the gardens. Front desk volunteers assist with admissions, membership inquiries, and general guest information, while gift shop volunteers help with sales, stocking, and providing recommendations on unique garden-inspired merchandise. Shifts are available seven days a week, with flexible four-hour time slots. You may sign up for as many as you’d like, but weekend availability is especially valuable as those tend to be our busiest days. No prior experience is needed—just a friendly attitude and a willingness to learn! New volunteers will have the opportunity to shadow experienced team members before taking on shifts independently. If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to have you be part of the Botanica community! Agency: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens We are looking for volunteers to assist at Botanica’s front desk and gift shop! These roles are perfect for anyone who enjoys engaging with visitors and helping create a welcoming experience at the gardens. Front desk volunteers assist with admissions, membership inquiries, and general guest information, while gift shop volunteers help with sales, stocking, and providing recommendations on unique garden-inspired merchandise. Shifts are available seven days a week, with flexible four-hour time slots. You may sign up for as many as you’d like, but weekend availability is especially valuable as those tend to be our busiest days. No prior experience is needed—just a friendly attitude and a willingness to learn! New volunteers will have the opportunity to shadow experienced team members before taking on shifts independently. If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to have you be part of the Botanica community! Agency: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 67203 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Special EventsSpecial events, including Tulip Festival, Bootanica & Illuminations, feature hands on activities for all ages. Job assignments vary depending on the event. Duties may include greeting and counting visitors, selling memberships and admissions, supervising children's activities, patrolling the gardens, serving and preparing food, setting up and cleaning up. Agency: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Special events, including Tulip Festival, Bootanica & Illuminations, feature hands on activities for all ages. Job assignments vary depending on the event. Duties may include greeting and counting visitors, selling memberships and admissions, supervising children's activities, patrolling the gardens, serving and preparing food, setting up and cleaning up. Agency: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 67203 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Garden AssistantVolunteers are needed for plant maintenance, including weeding, raking, pruning, mulching and deadheading. Planting help is needed to set out new material, relocate existing plants and to divide and replant bulbs. Minimum age is 16 without an adult. Agency: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Volunteers are needed for plant maintenance, including weeding, raking, pruning, mulching and deadheading. Planting help is needed to set out new material, relocate existing plants and to divide and replant bulbs. Minimum age is 16 without an adult. Agency: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 67203 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Butterfly House HostsWelcome visitors to the house, answer questions regarding the butterflies and the Butterfly House and ensure the butterflies do not leave the house. Minimum age is 16 (14 to 16 year olds may volunteer if accompanied by a parent). Agency: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Welcome visitors to the house, answer questions regarding the butterflies and the Butterfly House and ensure the butterflies do not leave the house. Minimum age is 16 (14 to 16 year olds may volunteer if accompanied by a parent). Agency: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >14 years old Zip Code: 67203 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Children's Garden AideHelp with facilitating garden activities, supervise garden play or selling snacks in the snack shack. Agency: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Help with facilitating garden activities, supervise garden play or selling snacks in the snack shack. Agency: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 67203 Allow Groups: No |