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Volunteer, Hudson Gardens

South Suburban Parks and Recreation

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Compensation
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Location
Centennial, CO
Role Type
Volunteer
Work Authorization
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Job overview

South Suburban Parks and Recreation is hiring a Volunteer, Hudson Gardens. Hudson Gardens volunteers provide enjoyable, educational, and memorable experiences for visitors. They assist with gardening in various areas, provide customer service, and support staff in the Welcome Center/Gift Shop and at events. Volunteers are expected to make an ongoing commitment to scheduled shifts throughout the year or season.

Key focus areas include Perform gardening and grounds maintenance in designated garden areas, Provide customer service and answer visitor questions, and Assist staff in the Welcome Center/Gift Shop.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, Pass Background Screening, and Ongoing Commitment To Scheduled Shifts. Important skills include Workplace Safety Procedures, Follow Directions, Follow Instructions, Maintenance Of Hand Tools, Proper Use Of Hand Tools, and Discretion. Preferred (not required): Gardening, Landscaping, Plant Identification, and Grounds Maintenance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Workplace Safety ProceduresFollow DirectionsFollow InstructionsMaintenance of Hand ToolsProper Use of Hand ToolsDiscretionIndependent JudgmentInteract TactfullyInteract ClearlyInteract ConciselyInteract AppropriatelyAdapt to Changing PrioritiesAdapt to Weather EventsAdapt to Special Work RequestsSelf-DirectedCustomer ServiceGardeningLandscapingPlant IdentificationGrounds Maintenance

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Pass Background ScreeningOngoing Commitment to Scheduled Shifts

Full job description

Job Descriptions:

Volunteer, Hudson Gardens

Volunteers play a vital role in the success of Hudson Gardens while providing enjoyable, educational and memorable experiences for all visitors.

There are gardening volunteer opportunities in the Colorado, Rose and Water gardens. Volunteer opportunities are also available providing customer service and assisting staff in the Welcome Center/Gift Shop, and events such as outdoor concerts, holiday events and privately scheduled events. Volunteers provide positive customer service and are generally available to answer any questions or get maintenance help if needed. Volunteer position require an ongoing commitment to scheduled shifts throughout the year or season.

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

  • Be able to pass a background screening.

  • Previous experience with gardening, landscaping, plant identification and grounds maintenance is helpful.

  • Has the ability to follow workplace safety procedures and listen and follow directions/instructions from supervisory staff.

  • Be aware of and willing to volunteer in accordance with the policies and goals of Hudson Gardens and South Suburban Park and Recreation District.

  • Ability to learn and demonstrate maintenance and proper use of hand tools or other equipment provided.

  • Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment.

  • Ability to interact tactfully, clearly, concisely and appropriately with the public, Hudson Gardens Staff, District administration, District staff, fellow-volunteers and other agencies or contractors.

  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities, weather events and special work requests.

  • Has the ability to regularly exercise independent judgement.

  • Ability to be self-directed and provide excellent customer service to all participants.

Please note, as a volunteer, there may be additional responsibilities that are required to meet ongoing needs of the department.

Love Hudson Gardens but don’t have the time to volunteer on a regular basis? If you are unable to make a recurring volunteer commitment but would like to be contacted for special events and other one-time volunteer opportunities, please let us know.

About South Suburban Park and Recreation District

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs.

We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.

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Keyword: Volunteer, Hudson Gardens

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