Opportunities From: Volunteer DBQ

Volunteer: Halloween at Wanderwood - Garden Attendant

Celebrate Halloween in the gardens! We are extending our hours from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in partnership with our neighbors at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botantical Garden hosting the Ghouls in the Gardens outdoor movie night. We need four enthusiastic volunteers to host interactive activity stations, welcome families, and help us bring this community event to life.

(Note: Regular garden admission applies to guests, but volunteers participate for free!)

*All volunteers must complete/clear a background check*

Organization: Wanderwood Gardens

Celebrate Halloween in the gardens! We are extending our hours from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in partnership with our neighbors at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botantical Garden hosting the Ghouls in the Gardens outdoor movie night. We need four enthusiastic volunteers to host interactive activity stations, welcome families, and help us bring this community event to life.

(Note: Regular garden admission applies to guests, but volunteers participate for free!)

*All volunteers must complete/clear a background check*

Organization: Wanderwood Gardens

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 9, 2026

Zip Code: 52002

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Guest Services Weekday Morning

The Vibe: For the ultimate host who loves people.The Role: Serve as the "Face of the Garden." Greet guests, scan tickets, and share the day’s
highlights. Ensure the Cottage Learning Center remains tidy.Expectation: High Consistency. Our biggest daily need. Perfect for regular shifts.


* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

Organization: Wanderwood Gardens

The Vibe: For the ultimate host who loves people.The Role: Serve as the "Face of the Garden." Greet guests, scan tickets, and share the day’s
highlights. Ensure the Cottage Learning Center remains tidy.Expectation: High Consistency. Our biggest daily need. Perfect for regular shifts.


* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

Organization: Wanderwood Gardens

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Guest Services - Afternoons

As a Guest Services volunteer, you are the friendly face and helping hands that keep The Wanderwood Gardens safe, beautiful, and welcoming for every visiting family! While Guest Services volunteers assist with a variety of tasks throughout the day, our Afternoon Shift plays a critical role in putting the Gardens "to bed" and ensuring our attractions are fresh and ready for the next morning's guests.

Key Closing Duties Include:

Attraction Reset: Stroll through our whimsical activity zones to tidy up, sweep pathways, and reset play elements so everything is in its place.

Cottage Closing: Help close down the Cottage Learning Center, including light sweeping and vacuuming.

Facility Support: Empty trash and recycling receptacles throughout the main areas and assist with a light cleaning/stocking of the visitor restrooms.

Guest Assistance: Answer final visitor questions and share a warm farewell with families as they head home at the end of the day.

Shift Details & Expectations:

Qualifications: Friendly attitude, attention to detail, and ability to perform light physical activity (walking, sweeping, bending).

Attire: Branded Wanderwood Volunteer t-shirt, neat pants or shorts, and comfortable walking shoes.

Onboarding: No prior experience needed! On-the-job training is provided directly by your Guest Services team at the start of your shift.

Parking: Please park in the DABG in any area outside of our main visitor parking lot to save spaces for guests.

* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

Organization: Wanderwood Gardens

As a Guest Services volunteer, you are the friendly face and helping hands that keep The Wanderwood Gardens safe, beautiful, and welcoming for every visiting family! While Guest Services volunteers assist with a variety of tasks throughout the day, our Afternoon Shift plays a critical role in putting the Gardens "to bed" and ensuring our attractions are fresh and ready for the next morning's guests.

Key Closing Duties Include:

Attraction Reset: Stroll through our whimsical activity zones to tidy up, sweep pathways, and reset play elements so everything is in its place.

Cottage Closing: Help close down the Cottage Learning Center, including light sweeping and vacuuming.

Facility Support: Empty trash and recycling receptacles throughout the main areas and assist with a light cleaning/stocking of the visitor restrooms.

Guest Assistance: Answer final visitor questions and share a warm farewell with families as they head home at the end of the day.

Shift Details & Expectations:

Qualifications: Friendly attitude, attention to detail, and ability to perform light physical activity (walking, sweeping, bending).

Attire: Branded Wanderwood Volunteer t-shirt, neat pants or shorts, and comfortable walking shoes.

Onboarding: No prior experience needed! On-the-job training is provided directly by your Guest Services team at the start of your shift.

Parking: Please park in the DABG in any area outside of our main visitor parking lot to save spaces for guests.

* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

Organization: Wanderwood Gardens

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Guest Services Weekend Morning

The Vibe: For the ultimate host who loves people.The Role: Serve as the "Face of the Garden." Greet guests, answer phone calls, scan tickets, and share the day’s highlights. Ensure the Cottage Learning Center remains tidy.Expectation: High Consistency. Our biggest daily need. Perfect for regular shifts.


* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

Organization: Wanderwood Gardens

The Vibe: For the ultimate host who loves people.The Role: Serve as the "Face of the Garden." Greet guests, answer phone calls, scan tickets, and share the day’s highlights. Ensure the Cottage Learning Center remains tidy.Expectation: High Consistency. Our biggest daily need. Perfect for regular shifts.


* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

Organization: Wanderwood Gardens

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Guest Services - Garden Greeter AM

Stationed at the Garden Entry/Paths (outdoors).

The Vibe: For the ultimate host who loves people.The Role: Serve as the "Face of the Garden." Greet guests, scan tickets, and share the day’s highlights. Ensure the entry courtyard and paths remain tidy. Expectation: High Consistency. Our biggest daily need. Perfect for regular shifts.


* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

Organization: Wanderwood Gardens

Stationed at the Garden Entry/Paths (outdoors).

The Vibe: For the ultimate host who loves people.The Role: Serve as the "Face of the Garden." Greet guests, scan tickets, and share the day’s highlights. Ensure the entry courtyard and paths remain tidy. Expectation: High Consistency. Our biggest daily need. Perfect for regular shifts.


* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*

Organization: Wanderwood Gardens

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 52001

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Garden Hopper Shuttle (WKD AM)

The Vibe: For the helpful "Captain" who keeps things moving!

The Role: Be the first friendly face guests see at the Gardens. You’ll pilot our courtesy shuttle, the "Garden Hopper," around the DABG/Marshall Park parking areas and the Wanderwood entrance. You’ll help manage parking flow and provide a warm welcome to families as they arrive.

Key Tasks:  Transport guests safely via the shuttle.

Direct incoming traffic to available parking spots.

Share basic "know before you go" info (bathroom locations, kiosk info).

Maintain radio contact with the WWG team.


* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*


Organization: Wanderwood Gardens

The Vibe: For the helpful "Captain" who keeps things moving!

The Role: Be the first friendly face guests see at the Gardens. You’ll pilot our courtesy shuttle, the "Garden Hopper," around the DABG/Marshall Park parking areas and the Wanderwood entrance. You’ll help manage parking flow and provide a warm welcome to families as they arrive.

Key Tasks:  Transport guests safely via the shuttle.

Direct incoming traffic to available parking spots.

Share basic "know before you go" info (bathroom locations, kiosk info).

Maintain radio contact with the WWG team.


* all volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering*


Organization: Wanderwood Gardens

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 52002

Allow Groups: No