Join the Fairchild Family and contribute to the Garden by volunteering in various roles. Volunteers are expected to commit 3-4 hours per week for a minimum of three months, participating in training sessions to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Participate in Group Volunteer Days to help beautify the Garden through various horticultural projects. This opportunity is ideal for community groups or corporate teams looking to engage in meaningful service while learning about gardening.

Assist the grounds team in caring for and maintaining the scientific plant collections through light weeding, pruning, and mulching. This role requires bending and the use of hand tools.

Help upload images of the plant collection to the database for researchers. This position requires 2-4 hours in the mornings, one or two days per week preferred.

Assist the cycad curators with trimming, weeding, planting, irrigation, fertilizing, and scouting for pest problems. This role requires bending and the use of hand tools.

Join the Collections Development team to input plant collection information into a scientific database. Training is available for those comfortable with computers, requiring 2-4 hours in the mornings, one or two days per week.

Help maintain the palm collection with planting, trimming, mulching, fertilizing, weed control, treatments, and transplants. Bending and the use of hand tools is required.

Join us on Saturday, March 21, from 8 am to noon for a habitat restoration event. Volunteers will assist with projects such as pulling up invasive vines and spreading wood chips to help suppress invasive species.

Collaborate with others to bring your innovative idea to reality. This opportunity allows teenagers to change the world, build lasting connections, and gain recognition for accomplishments that positively impact the world.

As a Garden Docent, you will share the beauty and cultural history of the gardens by leading guided tours. This role requires a commitment to attend training classes and to lead tours regularly, while enjoying interaction with the public in a beautiful setting.

Visiting Hawai’i or Miami and would like to volunteer at one of our gardens during your stay? Please complete our form 3 weeks before your visit and we can find a way to suit your interests and skills.

Assist in cleaning up microplastics and marine debris at David T. Kennedy Park. Volunteers will help reduce pollution and protect marine life.

Assist at farmers' markets by educating people about fresh vegetables and how to use them. Engage with the community to promote healthy eating and support local agriculture.

Volunteers support martial arts, dance, and music programs rooted in Afro-Brazilian culture. Responsibilities include assisting with classes, organizing cultural events, and helping deliver programs that preserve these rich traditions.

Support the equestrian program by helping children with cancer experience the joy of riding horses. Volunteers will assist with horse care and provide encouragement and support to participants.

Assist in organizing and facilitating art therapy sessions for children with cancer, helping them express themselves creatively and find joy through art. Volunteers will work directly with children and support the program coordinator.

Join families on organized field trips to local attractions, providing logistical support and ensuring a fun and safe experience for children with cancer and their families.

Join the Friends of Cape Florida in organizing the annual Haunted Hike event at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Volunteers will assist with setting up spooky spots, managing food trucks, and ensuring a fun and eco-friendly experience for attendees.

Volunteers are required to commit to one day a week for the season to assist with bird banding operations. Responsibilities include setting up nets, recording data, and assisting with bird handling under supervision.

Volunteers will assist in providing free dental care to children in partnership with CAMO. Responsibilities include supporting dental professionals and ensuring a positive experience for the children.