Over 200 volunteers share their time and talents with the staff at Lotusland throughout the year, staffing the garden shop,
maintaining the grounds, assisting with office procedures, and leading tours
of the garden. The various areas/departments described below are always in
need of enthusiastic volunteers, eager to assist in the operation of a
world-class organization.
DOCENTS
Docents lead tours of the historical Lotusland
estate and its various gardens 9 months out of the year, interpreting the
exotic plant collections for visitors. A bi-annual training program provides
top-notch lectures and classes for those in the community who wish to
volunteer to lead tours.
LIBRARY
Library Volunteers assist with cataloguing, shelving and general upkeep of
a small library (700 volumes). Minimum of two hours per week.
GARDEN SHOP
Garden Shop Associates answer visitors’ questions and welcome them to the
gardens. Training is provided. The Garden Shop is open mid-February to
mid-November, Wednesday through Saturday.
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
Grounds Volunteers work with gardening staff performing tasks such as
watering, weeding, raking, digging, and planting. Minimum requirement of six
hours per month.
OFFICE
Office Volunteers perform general office and clerical work such as typing,
filing, photocopying, affixing mailing labels, sealing envelopes, mail
metering and other tasks. Minimum of two hours per week.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Often on short notice, Lotusland calls upon
Special Project Volunteers for help with large mailings to members, picking
fruit to donate to local charities, or other such projects where more hands
are better than fewer. Volunteers work on an "on call" basis. Time
commitment varies.
VISITOR HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Volunteers coordinate welcome tables for botanical, horticultural
and other VIP groups visiting the garden and assist with refreshments for
various meetings and member events.
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If you are
interested in becoming a Lotusland Volunteer,
please click here for a
printable application form or write to:
Jean Parry, Volunteer Coordinator
Ganna Walska Lotusland
695 Ashley Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-3767 ext. 112
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Santa Barbara, California
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