Get Involved

compostVolunteers dig-in at the award winning Riverview East Academy makeover

Pathway to Becoming Involved:

  1. Call or email to set up an interview and complete paperwork
  2. Determine a match for your interests and our available tasks
  3. Receive assignment, meet supervisor and attend training

Jan Simms,
Volunteer Coordinator
513-221-0981 x 14

jsimms@civicgardencenter.org

how can you help?

Start by telling us about your skills and interests:

Name:

Email address:

Phone:

How often would you like to volunteer?

Main area of interest:

What other skills would you like to share with us?:

already a volunteer?

Volunteer Service Record Form

Print out and track your volunteer hours. Please drop off, fax, or mail your form to Jan Simms, Volunteer Cooridinator, 513-221-0961 (fax), 2715 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Community Services

Let us help plan your next service learning or community involvement project.  Work Projects for Scouts, Youth, Schools or Corporations welcomed.

Volunteer

 

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities with the Civic Garden Center

Volunteers, bring friends, family, co-workers for

Beautifying Urban Gardens Squad! 

(B.U.G.S)

 Saturday, August 21st

9:00am to 1:00pm

Volunteers please meet in the parking lot at 2715 Reading Road (at the corner of Reading and Oak Street). 

As always, dress for the weather and wear closed- toed shoes. Tools and gloves are provided.

 

Volunteering for the Civic Garden Center


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There are many ways to support organizations that we feel a kinship with and one very real way is to volunteer. 

Over 500 women, men and youth volunteer each year for the Civic Garden Center.  Their time donated equals seven full time staff. 

We invite you to share your time and talents with us, too.

See details below for summer/fall volunteer opportunities.

 

Youth Education Program

Working with our youngest gardeners

  • Compost Kids field trips for elementary classes K-6
  • Summer Sprouts
  • Grow to Learn to Grow school program
  • Craft classes for kids
Working in the Gardens
  • Beautification, building and seasonal cleanup projects
  • Herb Garden Team on Tuesday morning
  • Dirt Crew on Wednesday morning
  • Neighborhood Gardens - mulching, garden clean up, building arbors and raised beds; schedule arranged with staff
Events
  • Quilt Committee
  • Glorious Gardens Tour
  • Plant, Herb and Hosta Sale
  • Home & Garden Show
  • Christmas Tree Sale
  • Neighborhood Gardens Tour
  • Bulb Day & Fall Bulb Sale
  • Taste of Neighborhood Gardens
  • Greens Get Together
  • Other special events
Horticulture Helpline

Research and answer homeowner gardening questions

 

Hoffman Library

Managing the horticulture library collection

 

Reception Desk

Greeting visitors and directing phone calls

 

Administrative Assistance

Computer work, bulk mailing, and other in-house tasks

 

Facilities Maintenance

Minor repairs, painting, tool maintenance and other handy tasks