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.