There are a range of volunteer opportunities with the Friends, and by joining, you are becoming part of a great community, supporting the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of SA.
Following a bespoke training program, Garden Guides take visitors on guided walks through Adelaide, Mount Lofty and Wittunga Botanic Gardens, and Botanic Park. Taking place daily at the Adelaide garden, and weekly at the other gardens, these are a valuable experience for visitors who get taken to spots in the Garden that are of seasonal interest and gain fascinating insights into the plants, buildings and stories of the Garden.
Help the Botanic Gardens shine with this hands-on gardening group!
Wittunga Botanic Garden Hands on Hort volunteers meet every Tuesday.
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden on the first Thursday morning of each month.
This friendly, industrious group meets at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden and propagates plants for sale to the public. Plant sales take place monthly on the fourth Sunday from March to November. Funds raised help support the Botanic Gardens.
Located in the quaint cottage near the Friends' Gate at Adelaide Botanic Garden, the gift shop sells a range of products, including botanical art, books, jewellery, gifts and much more. Volunteers staff the gift shop, meeting customers and supporting the gardens.
Other volunteer opportunities include:
Please note that there are also different volunteering opportunities directly through the Botanic Gardens, which you can find out about here.
