Volunteering

RBGV is supported by a large number of volunteers who donate their time, skills, expertise and energy to the organisation.

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Volunteering at Melbourne Gardens 

  • Volunteer Guides lead visitors through the Gardens on guided walks and conduct special interest walks on a variety of topics. 
  • The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden Volunteers are involved with horticultural duties and in assisting with various children's programs throughout the school holidays and school term. 
  • Garden Ambassadors have a passion for Melbourne Gardens and all it stands for. They greatly enhance the visitor experience by informing and engaging with visitors from our mobile information pod and through various seasonal activities and special events. 

Applications for volunteering are currently closed however we invite you to join our waiting list for the next recruitment. 

For further information regarding the above positions only, please contact Jane Griffin, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at Melbourne Gardens, on 03 9252 2331 or via email: jane.griffin@rbg.vic.gov.au.

  • Herbarium Volunteers curate a variety of pressed and dried botanical specimens consisting of recently collected as well as historical 19th Century plant specimens. The specimens are carefully secured onto archival card using stitches and paper strips. Attention to detail and fine motor skills are essential for this work.

    People with interests such as plants, conservation, history, geography and art may find this work enjoyable and rewarding. We ask our volunteers to attend at least once a week for a minimum of three hours, Monday to Friday.      

To receive a copy of our Herbarium Volunteer application form, please send the Herbarium Volunteer coordinators an email with 'Volunteering' in the subject line. Please note, the program is at capacity and any new applications will be added to our waiting list.

Volunteering at Cranbourne Gardens  

Garden Ambassadors have a passion for Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, particularly the Australian Garden. They play an important role in enhancing the visitor experience by welcoming, informing and engaging with visitors from the Garden Ambassador Shed, throughout the Gardens, at special events and via the provision of guided tours of the Australian Garden.
 
Become a Garden Ambassador

We are currently preparing for our 2027 Garden Ambassador volunteer intake, with induction and training planned for March 2027.

If you're interested in becoming a Garden Ambassador, we encourage you to attend one of our Information Sessions before applying.

Our Information Sessions are an opportunity to:

  • Learn more about the Garden Ambassador role
  • Meet current volunteers and members of our team
  • Find out about the volunteer commitment and training
  • Learn about the recruitment and selection process
  • Ask questions

Upcoming Information Sessions

  • Thursday 8th October 2026 | 11:00am
  • Tuesday 10th November 2026 | 2:00pm
  • Tuesday 1st December 2026 | 11:00am
  • Thursday 4th February 2027 | 11:00am

Click here to register for an Information Session

For further information, please contact Melanie Fowler - Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at Cranbourne Gardens, on 03 5990 2288 or via email: melanie.fowler@rbg.vic.gov.au