Teen Volunteer Programs

Denver Botanic Gardens

Program overview

Teens who are social, curious, and interested in plants and science

Eligibility

Varies by program: Summer program requires current high school student; Junior Counselor requires ages 13-15; Gardens Teen Leaders requires completion of Summer program and current high school; Special Events allows high school students alone or ages 12+ with parent/guardian

Key details

Organization
Denver Botanic Gardens
Type
Volunteer
Location
Denver, Colorado (York Street, Chatfield Farms, Plains Conservation Center)
Format
in-person
Eligible grades
9, 10, 11, 12
Time commitment
Varies by program: Summer Teen Volunteer: once a week, June-July; Junior Counselor: one full week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm); Gardens Teen Leaders: September-May with required shifts; Special Events: one-time
Application status
No longer accepting applications for summer 2026

How to apply

Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.

Official program page