Assist the Education and program manager to implement educational and public groups. This could be in a variety of areas such as cultural history, identity, heritage, garden plants and animals, which would include field trips, school groups and private tours.

Assist with arts and crafts, workshops, community events and yearly festivals such as Chinese New Year and the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Assistants must be available for a volunteer orientation and help with at least 2 events per year.

* Individuals who have experience in visual arts, music, dance, design, media, crafts, storytelling, working with kids, teaching and workshops are greatly welcomed.

Assist with a variety of private rentals which include photo shoots, weddings and corporate rentals. Tasks involved are such: welcoming and greeting guests, event lay out, set-up and tear down and take part in site visits. Support in ensuring that the event fulfills the vision of the customer. The hours of private rentals can vary immensely and volunteers who sign up should be informed, before taking on this commitment.

Cleaning, sweeping, racking and maintaining the garden. Weeding, de-mossing of pebbles and re-soiling of tree beds in the spring. Experience the process of conservation projects. Garden Assistants must be available for training and helping in the Garden at least once a month for a minimum of 3 months.

Assist with inventory, display, and customer purchases; great for those interested in obtaining retail and customer service experience. All Shop Assistants must be available for training and assist in the shop at least once a week for a minimum of 3 months.