Opportunity Details
Elk Rock Garden Volunteer (age 16+) Referral
Volunteer Opportunity
Make a tangible difference in preserving a beloved public green space in Portland.
About the Program
Elk Rock Garden is among the oldest and largest intact private gardens in Oregon, open free to the public since 1959. Volunteers assist the lead gardener with essential gardening tasks that keep this historic, beloved garden beautiful and accessible year-round
About the Project
Volunteers help with a variety of hands-on gardening tasks including weeding, raking, planting, spreading compost, and wheeling yard debris to the compost pile. Tasks vary by week and season — for example, more planting in spring and fall, and less raking in warmer months. Volunteers with special skills such as pruning or landscape design may have opportunities to assist with more complex tasks.
Spend meaningful time outdoors in a beautiful, historic garden. Gain or deepen hands-on gardening skills. Connect with a community of garden enthusiasts. Make a tangible difference in preserving a beloved public green space in Portland.
Opportunities will be available every Wednesday from 3:00 - 5:00pm starting June 17th, and the second Saturday of every month from 9:00am to 12:00pm, starting June 20th.
Project Requirements
- Age: Volunteers must be 16+; under 18 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone.
Notices
Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. After you express interest, the partner will contact you with next steps and confirmation details.
Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.
Environment, Arts & Culture
Gardening/Planting
Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:18+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
Express Interest
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- Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or
- Create a new team to sign up.
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