Volunteer
Volunteers generously contribute thousands of service hours in a variety of areas to provide enjoyable, educational, and memorable experiences for all visitors.
Recurring Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers play a vital role in the success of Hudson Gardens. Recurring volunteer positions require an ongoing commitment to scheduled shifts throughout the year or season.
Rose Gardener
April–October
Wednesdays, 9:00am–11:00am
Weekly or bi-weekly commitment preferred
Assist with the cultural practices of rose gardening.
Water Gardener
April–October
Wednesdays, 8:00am–12:00pm
A weekly or bi-weekly commitment is preferred
Assist with the cultural practices of water gardening.
Colorado Gardener
April–October
Tuesdays, 9:00am–11:00am
A weekly or bi-weekly commitment is preferred
Assist with cultural practices of Colorado native gardening.
Gift Shop Volunteer
April–October
Year-round, any day of the week.
A weekly or bi-weekly commitment is preferred
Flexible scheduling
Assist with guest services and helping to create a sense of community at Hudson Gardens.
Railroad Attendant
June–October
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00am-11:00am
A weekly or bi-weekly commitment is preferred
Act as an ambassador for Hudson Gardens, operate and maintain the G-scale Garden Railroad display and surrounding landscape with guidance from Colorado Gardeners.
Beekeeper
Educational Program: May–October
Minimum one shift per month, two to four hours per shift.
Beekeepers are Welcome at Hudson Gardens any day of the week during the day to care for their hive.
Opportunity for beekeepers to practice the craft of beekeeping in a community apiary setting. Both new and experienced beekeepers are invited to apply to this program each year.
Special Event Volunteer Opportunities
Love Hudson Gardens but don’t have the time to volunteer on a regular basis? If you are unable to make a recurring volunteer commitment but would like to be contacted for special events and other one-time volunteer opportunities, let us know.
How to Become a Volunteer
Begin the process of becoming a volunteer at Hudson Gardens by completing an application using the link below. Once your application is submitted, we will contact you to schedule an orientation. After completing orientation and passing a background check, we will put you in touch with your designated volunteer supervisor for scheduling and training.