Requirements to become a Docent:
- Complete volunteer orientation in addition to hybrid docent training (3 hours per month over 6 months starting August 2022)
- 30 hours hybrid docent training over nine months
- Qualifications:
- Dedication to learning and sharing about the natural world, art, environmentalism
- Public speaking and interpersonal communication skills
- Curiosity and flexibility
- Passionate about working and learning with diverse audiences
- Volunteer two shifts per month (flexible hours) and attend two meetings per month on Tuesday mornings (eight hours total)
- Shadow tours and engage with current docents
Opportunities at York Street
- Prescheduled three-hour roving shifts to engage visitors, answer questions and share knowledge
- Prescheduled one-hour specialty thematic tours such as Tropical Trails, Seasonal Discoveries and Nature-Inspired Design
- Prescheduled one-hour tours of current exhibitions in Freyer – Newman Center
- 30-minute drop-in tours
- Two-hour Science Chats in Science Pyramid or Freyer – Newman Center
- Two-hour Learning Cart shifts on topics such as Colorado-native plants and aquatics gardens
Opportunities at Chatfield Farms
- Prescheduled three-hour roving shifts to engage visitors, answer questions and share knowledge
- Prescheduled one-hour specialty thematic tours
- 30-minute drop-in tours
Opportunities at Mount Goliath (June – August)
- Prescheduled three-hour roving shifts to engage visitors, answer questions and share knowledge
Questions? Email tours@botanicgardens.org for more info.
If you are interested in joining our volunteer program, please submit our new ongoing volunteer interest form and our team will be in touch to guide you through the onboarding step requirements.
New Ongoing Volunteer Interest Form
You can also contact Volunteer Services at 720-865-3609 or vol@botanicgardens.org.