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Volunteer: Gardens, Greenhouse, and Landscape Volunteer

Landscape and Garden Volunteer - Alfred B. Maclay Gardens - Tallahassee, FL

Enjoy one of Florida's most beautiful State Parks while volunteering at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, located in the heart of Tallahassee, FL. The gardens are a masterpiece of floral architecture, featuring a picturesque brick walkway, secret garden, reflection pool, walled garden and hundreds of camellias and azaleas. The park is also home to a recreation area, two lakes, and miles of shaded multi-use trails.

The park is currently seeking reliable local volunteers to assist with Landscape and Garden tasks. Examples of assigned tasks may include:

Pruning and weed pullingDebris pickupVine pulling and removalWatering and plantingMowingSpread pine-straw and mulchGreenhouse work


Please indicate on your application any special skills or training you have that would be relevant to this position, including:

Knowledge of irrigation systemsPrior experience with landscaping or gardeningAbility to identify plant speciesAbility to safely lift 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.Ability to withstand exposure to the outdoors including heat, cold, inclement weather, and biting/stinging insects.


We ask that volunteers in this position contribute a minimum of one 4 to 6-hour shift per week, preferably on the same day and time each week. Garden volunteers typically meet weekday mornings at 8:30 AM. Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of their volunteer service.

Direct application at this link: 

https://volunteers.floridastateparks.org/pages/oneclick/F76WOUl4dSJWhkF2HWrtngETmvJ11EIc

We look forward to having you aboard the Maclay Gardens team!


Agency: Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Landscape and Garden Volunteer - Alfred B. Maclay Gardens - Tallahassee, FL

Enjoy one of Florida's most beautiful State Parks while volunteering at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, located in the heart of Tallahassee, FL. The gardens are a masterpiece of floral architecture, featuring a picturesque brick walkway, secret garden, reflection pool, walled garden and hundreds of camellias and azaleas. The park is also home to a recreation area, two lakes, and miles of shaded multi-use trails.

The park is currently seeking reliable local volunteers to assist with Landscape and Garden tasks. Examples of assigned tasks may include:

Pruning and weed pullingDebris pickupVine pulling and removalWatering and plantingMowingSpread pine-straw and mulchGreenhouse work


Please indicate on your application any special skills or training you have that would be relevant to this position, including:

Knowledge of irrigation systemsPrior experience with landscaping or gardeningAbility to identify plant speciesAbility to safely lift 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.Ability to withstand exposure to the outdoors including heat, cold, inclement weather, and biting/stinging insects.


We ask that volunteers in this position contribute a minimum of one 4 to 6-hour shift per week, preferably on the same day and time each week. Garden volunteers typically meet weekday mornings at 8:30 AM. Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of their volunteer service.

Direct application at this link: 

https://volunteers.floridastateparks.org/pages/oneclick/F76WOUl4dSJWhkF2HWrtngETmvJ11EIc

We look forward to having you aboard the Maclay Gardens team!


Agency: Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32309

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Ranger Station Attendant

Our team is seeking reliable local volunteers to assist at the front entrance in the Ranger Station. 

This position would be responsible for the following tasks:

Collect day use fees using a point-of-sale terminalAnswer visitor questions in person and over the phoneAssist visitors with facility rentals, annual pass sales and after-hours permits.Operate a two-way radio system to contact field staff


Please indicate on your application any special skills or trainings you have that would be relevant to this position, including cash handling, customer service and computer skills. We will teach you everything else you need to know about park operations!

We ask that volunteers in this position work one 6-hour shift per week minimum, preferably on the same day and time each week. Ranger station shifts are typically from 7:30 AM-1:30 PM or 1:00 PM-7:00 PM, depending on sunset/park closing times.

Direct application link at:

https://volunteers.floridastateparks.org/pages/oneclick/zUtxE7Gxs0oHOneHxjn3WbW2VNR33cUY

We look forward to having you aboard the Maclay Gardens team!


Agency: Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Our team is seeking reliable local volunteers to assist at the front entrance in the Ranger Station. 

This position would be responsible for the following tasks:

Collect day use fees using a point-of-sale terminalAnswer visitor questions in person and over the phoneAssist visitors with facility rentals, annual pass sales and after-hours permits.Operate a two-way radio system to contact field staff


Please indicate on your application any special skills or trainings you have that would be relevant to this position, including cash handling, customer service and computer skills. We will teach you everything else you need to know about park operations!

We ask that volunteers in this position work one 6-hour shift per week minimum, preferably on the same day and time each week. Ranger station shifts are typically from 7:30 AM-1:30 PM or 1:00 PM-7:00 PM, depending on sunset/park closing times.

Direct application link at:

https://volunteers.floridastateparks.org/pages/oneclick/zUtxE7Gxs0oHOneHxjn3WbW2VNR33cUY

We look forward to having you aboard the Maclay Gardens team!


Agency: Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 32309

Allow Groups: No