support LADEW

Volunteer

We offer numerous volunteer opportunities and welcome people of all ages and abilities. Your contributions are invaluable and vital to the Gardens’ livelihood, whether guiding school groups through our gardens, assisting the horticulture staff, hosting visitors, or helping share the wonders of our native butterfly house. Discover the many ways to volunteer at Ladew.

Volunteer

how to become a

Volunteer

Create an account on our VolunteerHub to apply. After reviewing your information, we’ll be in touch regarding volunteer opportunities.

For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Tamara Stickler at 410-557-9570, x224 or tstickler@ladewgardens.com.

Field Trip Volunteer
Training Course

Discover the joy of teaching children about nature in the outdoors. Learn plant and animal identification skills, general ecology concepts, and outdoor teaching techniques.

Registration, background checks, and fingerprinting are required.

Click here for a detailed training schedule. 

For more details or to register, contact Sheryl Pedrick at 410-557-9570, x226 or spedrick@LadewGardens.com.

Camp Volunteer Opportunity for Teens and Adults
Volunteer with Ladew’s nature camp, while learning and having fun at the same time!  Assist staff with daily activities including outdoor explorations, games, crafts, program set up, program breakdown and overall supervision of camp children, ages 4 to 9 years.  (New volunteers require an interview and background check/fingerprinting.)

Ages:  14 years & older
Time Commitment:  3 -5 days per week; June 15 – July 24

4-6 hours per day, depending on camp week
For more info or to schedule an interview, contact Sheryl Pedrick at 410-557-9570, x226 or spedrick@ladewgardens.com.