Horticulture Volunteers | North Carolina Zoo

A close up of the conical and spiky blooms of a Purple Coneflower plant.

Assist with maintaining gardens, planting, weeding, mulching, and watering, with the opportunity to support hiking trail maintenance.

Time Commitments

Volunteers should be available to commit to two shifts each month on a recurring schedule

Available Shifts: March - November, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Training

On the job training is provided.

Age Requirement

Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.

Onboarding Timeline to Attend April Orientation

We are excited about your interest in joining our volunteer team and being part of our Zoo community. We offer multiple onboarding cycles to help match varying schedules.

To attend the April orientation, all onboarding steps listed below must be completed within the designated timeframes to ensure a smooth and successful start.

If your schedule doesn’t allow you to complete these steps at this time, additional opportunities will continue through the coming months. Beginning April 9, you’ll be able to view the onboarding timeline for the May orientation.

We appreciate your interest and look forward to connecting with you when the timing is right!

Step 1: Volunteer Interest Form

Click to submit a Volunteer Interest Form

Deadline to submit form: April 8

Step 2: Information Session

Information Sessions will be conducted virtually.

April (You will choose ONE date to attend)
- Thursday, April 16 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 18 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Step 3: Orientation

Orientations will be conducted virtually.

Must complete step 2 to receive the Zoom link to attend
April
- Saturday, April 25 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Step 4: Onsite Zoo Visit

Onsite Zoo Visit

Must complete step 3 to attend
May (You will choose ONE date to attend)
- Saturday, May 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, May 5 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, May 6 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.