Volunteer Training Opportunities

New volunteers receive hands-on training through scheduled training sessions and/or on-the-job experience throughout the year. Returning volunteers receive opportunities to attend refresher training classes, as well as off-site fieldtrips.
 

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Docents

• House

• • Lead 45 minute house tours

  • Teach visitors about Harvey Ladew’s legacy

  • Learn about Maryland history, antiques and collectibles

• Gardens

• • Lead one hour garden tours

  • Give guided golf cart tours to visitors who otherwise would
    not be able to experience the gardens

• Nature Walk

• • Lead Nature Walk tours

  • Teach children and adults about nature

  • Help maintain the trails

 

Garden Maintenance

• Help weed and maintain the Gardens and/or Nature Walk

• Work alongside Ladew’s professional garden staff

 

Children’s Programs

• Teach children to understand and respect nature

• Assist staff in conducting school field trips

• Help with Summer Nature Camps

 

Office Administration

• Help with mailings

 

Special Events

• Greet visitors and sell admissions and/or memberships

• Coordinate visitor parking

• Assist with children’s activities and crafts

 

Holiday Workshops

• Create wreaths and fresh arrangements for Ladew’s Holiday greens Sale

• Learn techniques to create your own decorations at home

 
 

These are just a sampling of the volunteer opportunities available.

For more information or to volunteer:

BY MAIL OR FAX: (Download Application Form)

BY PHONE OR EMAIL: Contact Heather Wilhelm at (410) 557-9570, ext. 211 or hwilhelm@ladewgardens.com