Special Events and Publicity—Help with fundraisers, plant sales, Member’s Days, and other special events. Public relations, marketing and promotional assistance are always needed!

Columbus Botanical Garden Volunteers are representatives of the Columbus Botanical Garden, and, as such, are asked to conduct themselves in a professional manner whenever participating in CBG activities.

Volunteers help the Garden fulfill the mission:  "To preserve a portion of the rapidly diminishing open space in Columbus and to provide the public with a unique educational facility that is based on environmental awareness, horticulture, historic preservation and agricultural values.  This facility shall strive to inspire and leave a lasting impression on those who visit."

Volunteers are required to complete a minimum of two training courses each year. Basic Volunteer Training is offered on odd numbered months.  The same information is offered for new volunteers each time.  Specialized volunteer training is offered on even numbered months.  It is given on a variety of subjects. Volunteers should take the basic course once each year and at least one specialized course during the year. Training time counts as regular volunteer time.

Volunteers are asked to commit to as minimum of 10 hours per calendar year service to receive volunteer benefits.

Weekend hours are calculated at a rate of 1.5 hours for every hour worked.

Volunteers are asked to wear khaki or black pants or skirt and a solid color shirt or blouse while on duty.

Volunteers are eligible for a 20% discount on Saturday Seminars Series. For every 12 hours worked, volunteer may attend one Saturday Seminar during the same calendar year at no charge for a maximum of three free Seminars in a calendar year.

After working 20 hours or more in the same calendar year, volunteers are eligible for a 20% discount off rental of the Adams Family Farmhouse