Donations & Volunteering

Donations are also welcome and as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Be a CoHort!

Get Involved ... Feel Good ... Be A Garden Volunteer!

Volunteer Work Days

Office and Garden Volunteer Work Days are held every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to participate regardless of experience. Organic vegetable garden volunteers meet on Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Why Volunteer?

To meet and connect with new and interesting people of all ages
To give back to your community
To become more active, productive and/or sociable
To add a new sense of purpose to your life
To share your skills and knowledge
To become a valuable part of a worthwhile, educational facility
To participate in a meaningful endeavor – the growth of your botanical garden

Volunteers Play A Vital Role Heathcote Botanical Gardens is what it is today due to the work of numerous, dedicated volunteers. Today, even with a growing staff, volunteers still play a vital role at the Gardens and are needed on a daily basis.

There are a variety of Volunteer Opportunities you can choose from depending on your availability, physical capabilities, skills and desired level of involvement.

Volunteer today. We have a schedule and level of participation that is just right for you. Call the Garden Office at 772-464-4672 (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) for a current list of volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Opportunities

Gardening Volunteers

Like to garden? Assist the gardener with weeding, watering, fertilizing, propagating & other tasks. No experience needed.

Events Volunteers

Want to volunteer but don’t have a lot of time? There are many jobs for volunteers during special events throughout the year.

Gift Shop Volunteers

Like the garden but prefer the air conditioning? Assist with gift shop sales, collect admissions, greet visitors & more!

Office Volunteers

Do you have office skills to share? Help with mailings, filing, answering phones, light data entry & more! No experience needed

Garden Ambassador

Spread the word about Heathcote. Recruit new volunteers, lead a tour, staff a table at a community event, speak to a group & more!

Committee Member

Share your expertise and serve on one of our committees – Events, Membership, Fundraising & more!