Department of Parks and Recreation

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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION​

Ka ʻOihana Mālama Pāka a me nā Hana Hoʻonanea

Department of Parks and Recreation > E Alu Pū Kākou! > Volunteer for the Botanical Gardens

This round icon is a simple tri-color logo of the E Alu Pū Kākou initiative, which looks like a bird of paradise flower, but instead of purple and orange petals, they resemble people with their arms stretch up to the sky.
This round icon is a simple two-color animation of a three palm fronds, which is a similar image to that of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens logo.

Volunteer at the Honolulu Botanical Gardens
with the City and County of Honolulu

Volunteering at the Honolulu Botanical Gardens offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the beauty and conservation of these unique spaces. Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing the gardens’ programs and operations.

Grounds Maintenance

Help with gardening tasks, including planting, weeding, and general upkeep of the gardens.

Reception

Assist with greeting visitors, providing information, and offering directions around the gardens.

Guided Tours

Share knowledge with visitors by leading informative and engaging tours of the botanical gardens.

Cleanups

Participate in garden and park clean-up efforts to maintain a beautiful, well-kept environment.

Nursery

Assist in plant propagation, potting, and maintaining the plants in the nursery.

Fishing Monitor

Monitor the lake at Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden, ensuring safety and compliance with any fishing-related regulations.

Botanical Garden Volunteer Application

If you enjoy tending to plants, assisting visitors, guiding tours, or contributing in other ways, you might consider filling out a volunteer application and returning it to the address on the top of the form. Once submitted, the volunteer coordinator will reach out to discuss potential placement.

Volunteer Opportunities Available at:
• Wahiawā Botanical Garden
• Foster Botanical Garden
• Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden

Are you part of a group interesting in a volunteer service project? Call the volunteer coordinator at (808) 726-6763 for more information.

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