Volunteering
BECOME A VOLUNTEER!
JOIN THE VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE 100'S OF HOURS EACH YEAR SUPPORTING THE GARDENS AT YANNEY PARK.
Help keep The Gardens beautiful and meet new garden friends by volunteering! Seasonal and event volunteering opportunities are available from February to November. The generous support of The Gardens volunteers plays a crucial role in the success of the botanical gardens at Yanney Park. Seasonal volunteers can sign up for specific events and other volunteer opportunities like weekly horticultural activities and educational programs. Event volunteers can only sign up for events like Spring Clean-up, The Big Dig, Heritage Day, and Greenhouse Events. Whatever your passion, The Gardens can use your interest and talent!
Types of Volunteers: Event Volunteer | Volunteer Opportunities Spring Clean Up (4/18/26) Hydrangea & Lilac Garden (5/1/26) The Big Dig (5/16/26) Plant the Rock Garden (5/27/26) Dig the Cannas (10/17/26) | Requirements: -Sign up on Myimpact -Sign the Volunteer Agreement -Follow Park Rules |
| General Volunteer | All of the Events above plus: Greenhouse (Thursdays 3/5 - 5/7) The Gardens (Mon & Fri 4/20 - 10/23) Harmon Park (Wed 4/22 - 10/21) Yanney Park Heritage Day (6/6/26) | Same as above plus: -Pass Orientation -Pass Background Check |
Visit The Gardens at Yanney Volunteer Program page for more information or apply to be a volunteer. This application is only for individuals who would like to regularly volunteer at the Gardens or volunteer for events such as the Big Dig in May.
If you are a member of a group looking for volunteer opportunities, please email Kendra Larkin, KPR Horticulturist at klarkin@kearneygov.org for project information and to setup your group activity.
