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.
 

Click here for Volunteer Training & Learning Opportunities.

 

 Monarch Butterfly Teacher Workshop

           August 15 & 16, 2013

          By the Monarch Teacher Network

          Click here for more information

 

 

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 Barbara Barnoff at (410) 557-9570, ext. 215 or bbarnoff@ladewgardens.com   

Top image: Copyright Helen Norman Photography.