Opportunities and Responsibilities could include:
 

1. Indoor Greenhouse Team:

• Assist with tasks within the four greenhouses and occasionally the plant storage poly-houses.
• Participate in plant care activities including watering, pruning, and propagation.

2. Outdoor Garden Team:

• Contribute to landscaping and horticulture efforts.
• Utilize native plant knowledge for preservation and maintenance.
• Engage in weeding and invasive plant removal to maintain garden health.

3. Carnivorous Plant Team:

• Work with the carnivorous plant display, including cultivation and propagation.
• Assist with weeding and maintaining the carnivorous plant area.

4. Outdoor Edible Forest Garden:

• Cultivate edible plants such as raspberries, blackberries, paw paws, and herbs in the outdoor edible forest garden by the lake.

5. Produce Donation Gardens:

• Participate in growing produce for donation to local charities and soup kitchens.
• Learn techniques to optimize fruit and vegetable growth and address pest-related challenges.

6. Japanese Garden Team:

• Assist in the maintenance of the Japanese Garden by the RWP Carousel.
• Learn about tree types, engage in general arborist work, and perform tree trimming and hedge cutting.
• Aid in trash removal to upkeep the aesthetics of the garden.

7. Rose Maze Team:

• Assist in rose cultivation, trimming, and replanting within the rose maze area.

8. Orchid Team:

• Assist in cultivating the indoor orchid display, including weekly watering and fertilizing.

9. Goat Care Team:

• Participate in caring for the goats on-site, including feeding and cleaning their area.
• Greet visitors and engage in educational interactions about the goats.

10. Adult Programs Team:

• Conduct docent tours for visitors.
• Lead plant workshops and art workshops.
• Mentor new volunteers joining the program.

11. Kids Education Team:

• Facilitate school field trips and activities for high school seniors and MET students.
• Organize family fun craft days and activities in the children's garden.

12. Events:

• Assist in organizing and hosting events such as Fairy Garden Days, Wreath Workshops, and seasonal décor installations.

13. Office Help:

• Assist with administrative tasks including posting upcoming events in online community calendars and organizing supplies.

Additional Notes:

• Volunteers may have the opportunity to engage in special projects such as social media management, grant research and writing, and organizing and storing supplies.

Note: The responsibilities outlined above are subject to change and may be adapted based on the needs of the Botanical Center and the interests and skills of volunteers.