“Volunteering: It’s the best thing I do for myself.” — Margaret Johnson, Shangri La volunteer

We love our volunteers! Come and share the excitement of the new Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. Whether you love working with children, have a green thumb or just want to meet new people, we have a wonderful place just for you. You can even choose where you want to work and how often.

Benefits for Volunteers:

Free admission to Shangri La
Free Shangri La T-shirt
Store discount
Invitations to exclusive events
Pre-notice of events happening at Shangri La
Interpretive and educational program opportunities
Yearly and ongoing rewards & recognition
Quarterly Newsletter

Volunteer Opportunities:

Education

Children’s Garden Guide
Volunteer Teacher (Docent)
Bird Keeper
Camp Counselor
Outpost Guide
Bayou Guide (Boat Driver)
NDC Exhibit Maintenance Specialist
Curatorial
Theater Attendant
NDC/Lab Exhibit Interpreter
Exhibit Hall Interpreter
Garden Guide
Story Time

Visitor Services

Garden Greeter
Volunteer Services
Hospitality
TOPS (Terrific Office Persons)
Garden Store
Admissions

Horticulture

Garden Grower (Production Greenhouse)
Horticulture Helper – Stark Properties
Horticulture Helper – Shangri La Garden
Horticulture Helper – Epiphyte/Display Houses

More Information

For more information regarding volunteer opportunities contact:
Mary Ann Smith
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
P O Box 1044
Orange, TX  77631-1044
409.670.0234  fax:  409.670.9341
msmith@shangrilagardens.org