We are no longer accepting applications for Docents & Gift Shop Volunteers for 2023. We can accept applications for Gardeners year round.
We’ll re-open applications for Docents & Gift Shop Volunteers in January 2024, for the 2024 Season.
Introductory meetings take place in January & February followed by Volunteer training the first 3 Saturdays in March. If you have a conflict for one of these dates, we can work with you to get the info.
For more information, call the office at 707-524-5445 or fill out the contact form here.
Docents:
Docents take visitors on 40-45 minute tours of the Luther Burbank Home, Greenhouse and portions of the surrounding Gardens. The tour season is April through October, Tuesday through Sunday. Each Docent serves three half-day shifts per month during the tour season. Docents may wish to lead Group Tours, become Garden Interpreters, or serve as Children’s Tour guides as well. Volunteer Now!
Gardeners:
Gardeners work “hands-on” in the Gardens under the direction of the garden curator. They work throughout the year on a variety of tasks and projects. Shifts are available Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat mornings and Tues, Thurs & Fri afternoons. Each Gardener is expected to work two 3-hour shifts per month, year-round. Volunteer Now!
Gift Shop:
Each Gift Shop Volunteer serves three half-day shifts per month during the tour season greeting visitors and selling Gift Shop products. The tour season is April through October, Tuesday through Sunday. The Gift Shop features items related to Burbank’s life and work. Many of the products such as prints and posters, cards, books and tee-shirts are designed and produced especially for LBH&G. Volunteer Now!
Associates:
People interested in helping LBH&G from time to time and in various ways not covered by the established Volunteer categories can apply to become an LBH&G Associate. This category includes those who wish to work on special projects or committees on a regular or occasional basis. Volunteer Now!
For those who wish to become more involved in the organization, special events, including our annual Holiday Open House, workshops and committees provide additional volunteer opportunities.