Support | Volunteer Park Conservatory

Become a Volunteer

Interested in joining this plantastic community? We encourage plant enthusiasts and novices alike to apply with the online application below.

Palm House Gift Shop

Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm
Serve as cashier for Conservatory visitors and shoppers
Sell Annual Passes and Memberships
Assist visitors with Resource Center materials and equipment
Answer plant and gardening questions

Docent Tour Guide

Lead Conservatory visitors on guided tours of the Conservatory
Answer questions about the Conservatory collection and history
Training provided; minimum commitment required

Special Events

Assist during fundraisers, including our ever-popular Plant Sales, workshops and lectures
Wide variety of duties including; set up and break down, ticket sales, ID checking, drink pouring (with MAST permit), event planning, outreach, supply and donation procurement, developing handouts, logistical planning and more!

Marketing

Writers and Photographers!
Attend workshops and events for free while gathering content for our website’s blog or taking photographs
Summarize workshops and lectures so that we can share this invaluable knowledge with everyone who couldn’t be there in person

Apply Here

volunteer application

Join a Committee

Committees help further the mission of the FOC. There are several to choose from, each one offering a more in-depth opportunity to see how a small non-profit operates.

Education Committee

The FOC Education Committee strives to educate and inspire armchair gardeners and experienced botanists alike. Our committee members have a love of plants, both native and exotic, and hope to foster the same appreciation and passion in our community. We host monthly lectures and workshops on a variety of topics, drawing from the expertise of local enthusiasts.We also recruit tour guides for the docent program and help keep the interpretive displays up to date.

We are currently seeking an Education Committee Chair to work closely with the Program Director to develop workshop and lecture series. Reach out to khue@focvp.org if interested.

Events Committee

Do you like event planning? This is the Committee for you! Discuss event logistics, improvements for our annual fundraisers, supply and donation procurement, volunteer needs, and partnerships with community organizations and businesses.

Contact the Committee Chair if interested: Claire Wilburn, claire.wilburn@focvp.org

Advocacy Committee

The Advocacy Committee is a powerful and necessary political action committee which provides oversight and civic engagement at the Conservatory. The Advocacy Committee advocates on behalf of both the Gardening Staff and facility. It is empowered to ensure private citizens have oversight of governance of the Conservatory, a publicly-held institution. Committee members review any proposed changes which affect the Conservatory, review Parks annual budget and line items. attend public hearings and City Council meetings whenever necessary.The committee can bring staff concerns to the City Council members directly in a way that Parks employees cannot. As a 501(c)3, we are not permitted to lobby or raise funds for political causes, however, the committee mobilizes when needed, to inform the public of significant changes which affect operations and maintenance.

Contact the Committee Chair if interested: Anthonio Pettit, anthonio@focvp.org

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Volunteer Park Conservatory

1400 East Galer Street

Seattle, Washington, USA 98112

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