Volunteer
Looking for a meaningful way to connect with nature and your community?
Volunteers keep Boxerwood going: it’s part of our non-profit model, and the only way our organization can accomplish all that it does.
Last year more than 80 volunteers helped Boxerwood advance its Earth care mission by assisting with school programs, tending the garden, welcoming visitors, caring for our facilities, providing technical expertise, and serving on committees. Our volunteer program brings all kinds of people together: we’d love to have you join us.
Whether you’ve got a lot of time or a little, are looking for hands-on work or prefer something less active, we’ve got options. Training provided.
PERKS: Making a difference is the best benefit of all, but so is the opportunity to meet others who share your interests and values. Boxerwood volunteer programs include occasional (and optional) enrichment opportunities such as special talks and tours and annual gatherings for volunteer recognition.
Assist with Programs
Youth Programs
Love kids and active, outdoor learning? Let’s discuss possibilities as a chaperone, teaching assistant, or volunteer instructor. If it’s a good match, training provided, background checks required (no cost to you).
Special Happenings
Lend a helping hand during family events like the Pumpkin Walk, Gifts of Nature, or our summer Music in the Garden series. Opportunities posted as available.
Interested in helping with Programs? Contact Program Director Elise Sheffield: elise@boxerwood.org
Help with Gardens & Facilities
Garden Upkeep
Boxerwood benefits from ongoing volunteer support by the Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners Association and the Upper James Native Plant Society. To learn how you can be among these dedicated members, please contact our partners directly.
Saturdays with KB
2-hr. group meet-ups with Boxerwood’s original garden steward, Karen Bailey (KB), now herself a volunteer and a master storyteller too. No special skills/tools required. To sign up, click here.
Special Projects
Got a special skill to share like sign-painting, carpentry, or pruning? Contact Operations Director Hannah West: hannah@boxerwood.org
Provide Organizational Support
Boxerwood Ambassadors
Like meeting people? We’re always looking for folks who can represent Boxerwood’s welcoming spirit as garden greeters or table-top hosts at community events. These are seated, shaded opportunities of short duration. Contact Operations Director Hannah West: hannah@boxerwood.org
Committees & Board of Directors
Boxerwood is overseen by an all-volunteer local board, assisted by various committees representing local constituents. To inquire about volunteering for these roles, contact our Executive Director, Ben Eland: ben@boxerwood.org
COREworks Review Team
Community members with various areas of expertise review detailed applications submitted to COREworks, our carbon offset marketplace. Using a rubric, they determine whether the carbon-reduction project meets our standards of integrity.
For more info, contact our COREworks Coordinator, Ginny Johnson: ginny@boxerwood.org