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Volunteer Program

See also : Volunteer Handbook : Volunteer Application

You are invited to come and explore all of the exciting opportunities to volunteer at the UT Gardens!

Volunteers are an essential part of the UT Gardens and are involved in a variety of activities, such as assisting the garden staff, serving as tour guides, working with special events and programs, and assisting in plant records and labeling.

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There are many benefits to volunteering at the UT Gardens.

  • Become a part of growing a horticultural resource
  • Opportunities to meet new people and make new friends
  • Experience and learn new things
  • Receive practical hands-on experience
  • Share interests and hobbies with others
  • Help disseminate horticultural information to others
  • Work in a beautiful and stimulating environment
  • Make your community a better place in which to live


How to Volunteer

To volunteer in the UT Gardens, fill out an application form and send it to the Volunteer Coordinator. The information on this form helps us to determine your interests, experience, availability, and goals you may want to achieve while volunteering in the UT Gardens. A variety of volunteer opportunities will be discussed with you to ensure a best fit of your interests and experience with the garden's needs. We will not turn down a volunteer due to lack of experience.

New volunteers are expected to attend a general orientation session designed to provide a better understanding of the history, operations, programs and services, mission, and goals of the UT Gardens. In-depth training will be provided while "on the job" with continuing education opportunities offered especially to help you further develop your skills and talents throughout the season.

Become a volunteer and experience the satisfaction that comes with helping the UT Gardens fulfill its mission by providing valuable nineservices and programs for school children, gardeners, nature enthusiasts, UT students and faculty, professional horticulturists, home owners, and others in the community.

In addition, you will receive our volunteer newsletter, clippings, that contains information about upcoming garden projects, programs, and events as well as general gardening tips. You will also be able to read notes and updates about what's happening in the gardens from the Volunteer Coordinator, Curator, and Director of the Gardens.

Clippings Newsletter - Current and Previous Issues

 

Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (865) 974-7324.

Contact The UT Gardens

UT Gardens
Department of Plant Sciences
252 Ellington Plant Sciences Bldg
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-7324
Fax: (865) 974-1947
Email: utgardens@utk.edu