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Volunteering with the Friends

The Friends need you!

There are many opportunities for you to become more closely involved with the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne. More than 200 of our members volunteer with us.

  • The Events Committee organise our schedule of activities and welcome people to events

  • Catering for events which includes booking catering and scheduling helpers to assist with set up and clean up at events

  • Plant Sales – help at the next Plant Sale in set up and sales

  • Hands on growing with our Growing Friends

  • Use your office skills at Gate Lodge: volunteers with computer and office skills are welcome

  • Join the Plant Craft Cottage Roster welcoming visitors to the cottage (one day a month) or help in the cottage garden

  • Help us to communicate with our local and wider community through social media

If you would like to volunteer with the Friends, email us at friends@rbgmelb.org.au or telephone our office at Gate Lodge on (03) 9650 6398.

Please also complete our Volunteer Application form and return to our office at friends@rbgmelb.org.au (or post to c/- Gate Lodge, 100 Birdwood Ave, Melbourne 3004).

All volunteers need to be members of the Friends.

Make a Difference. Volunteer with Us.

Whether you are looking to give back, gain experience or meet like-minded people – your time and energy can help us.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Join a passionate group of people, all working towards supporting the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Who Can Volunteer?

We welcome all, so long as you are over 18 years of age and are a Member of the Friends.

Volunteer Opportunities Available –

  • Events

The Events Committee organise our schedule of activities and welcome people to events. The Events Group assist at some events with hosting duties.

Events form
  • Growing Friends

The Growing Friends meet every Friday to propagate material from the Botanical Gardens to sell at their Friday and biannual sales. 

Information Sheet
GFs form
  • Plant Craft Cottage (see link to volunteer with the Plant Craft Cottage group)

Rostered volunteers (one session per month) welcome visitors to the Cottage and run the small gift shop. The garden group maintain the Cottage garden on Tuesday mornings.

PCC form

Any Questions?

Reach out to us at – friends@frbgmelb.org.au or (03) 9650 6398

Volunteer Application Form
Friends’ Groups