Work with us.
It takes a tribe of people to operate Western Hills Garden.
We are always looking for new volunteers!
If you are looking for school credit or work experience, we also have an internship program.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Western Hills Garden. When the property was in foreclosure years ago, it was the volunteers who lobbied the bank to keep the water on and jumped the fence to check on things (or so the story goes….).
We meet on Tuesdays from 10am-1pm and work on garden projects ranging from pruning and weeding to planting and propagation.
We are also always looking for help with administrative projects, content development, marketing, and fundraising. Fill out the form below to let us know that you’re interested!
We are currently hiring a Guest Experience Associate to serve as a key ambassador for the Garden’s mission. This position helps create a positive experience for guests of the Garden and assists in garden and nursery maintenance.
It is a part-time role, budgeted for 12-18 hours per week working primarily Saturday and Sundays from 9am-4pm, with occasional weeknight hours. The hourly wage starts at $16 per hour.
Interested candidates should review the full job description and submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to [email protected]. Please include “Guest Experience Associate” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We are hoping to hire for an August 1 start date.
Guest Experience Associate
Western Hills Garden offers plant-loving students a hands-on, part-time, paid seasonal internship in our historic garden as we work to preserve, restore, and transition the garden to more sustainable practices, and to expand programming for the public to enjoy .
Spring : February-May
(January 5th submission deadline)
Summer: June-August
(April 15th submission deadline)
Fall: September-December
(July 15th submission deadline)
Internships are tailored to the needs and interests of individual students. School credit is available.
Hours can be set based on availability. Students currently enrolled at Sonoma State University or Santa Rosa Junior College have priority. Other college students welcome to apply.
We also offer a full-time, paid summer garden fellowship for students completing a degree program who would like an immersive learning experience to add to their portfolio. Inquire about this program directly by emailing [email protected]
Internships & Summer Fellows