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Become a Descanso Volunteer

volunteer_with_basketDescanso Gardens invites you to join more than 500 dedicated member volunteers who offer much time and talent to the garden experience. Contributions by volunteers are crucial to all aspects of the Gardens, including public education as well as gardening.

Come, bring your energy and enthusiasm and your  green thumb as your touch makes things bloom even brighter. Discover new planting methods and make new friends. Or work with children and share in the joy of discovery. Participate in a variety of ways at special events. These and more volunteer opportunities enhance the experience of Descanso Gardens membership. Volunteer as an annual for short-term participation, or as a perennial for year-round involvement. Any amount of your time helps the Gardens grow.

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Adult Volunteers

No prior training or experience is required to volunteer at Descanso Gardens for the following:

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Docent opportunities

Trained docents share the wonders of Descanso Gardens with young and old alike. Docents programs are open to adults only.

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Student Volunteers

The following opportunities are available for students (ages 14-18)

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