Join our team as a Greeter or Event Support volunteer.
The Bellevue Botanical Garden displays the best plants and gardening practices for healthy, beautiful Northwest gardens. Visitors are encouraged to participate in Garden volunteerism, events, and programs that are engaging, educational, and inspiring. The Bellevue Botanical Garden Foundation supports this mission by cultivating the bond between plants and people. To learn more about the BBG, please visit our website at BellevueBotanical.org.
Volunteer at BBG
Join hundreds of volunteers who contribute over 15,000 hours each year to support the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Volunteer contributions are essential to BBG's success, and there are a wide range of volunteer opportunities, from supporting educational programs and special events to helping with visitor services and garden maintenance.
Requirements for volunteers:
- Be at least 18 years old for most assignments. See "Youth Volunteers" below.
- Pass an annual background check
- An annual commitment to 24 volunteer hours (about 12 shifts) for adults and 12 volunteer hours for youth is preferred
Youth Volunteers
Youth volunteers, ages 16-17, are encouraged to participate in the General Garden Assistant and Waterwise Garden volunteer groups in the summer. The application deadline for summer youth volunteering is July 1.
Learn more about the roles:
Group Volunteering
BBG does not offer one-time or short-term projects for volunteer groups. Groups interested in outdoor volunteer activities are encouraged to connect with Bellevue’s Park Rangers (Parks_Stewardship@bellevuewa.gov) or the Keep Bellevue Beautiful program (KeepBellevueBeautiful@bellevuewa.gov) – both offer group volunteering opportunities.
Apply Online
Before applying, volunteers are encouraged to read the Parks & Community Services Volunteer Handbook and the BBG Volunteer Guide.
Adult Volunteer Application
Youth Volunteer Application
Youth applications for summer volunteer opportunities will be accepted May 20-July1.