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14 people are interested
Bonsai Docent at Portland Japanese Garden
ORGANIZATION: Portland Japanese Garden
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14 people are interested
Portland Japanese Garden is looking for outgoing volunteers to share the art of bonsai with our visitors during the Garden's high season of April through October.
The Ellie M. Hill Bonsai Terrace features a seasonally rotating display of bonsai from local bonsai practitioners in the Portland region.
Bonsai volunteers are expected to greet visitors to the space and provide information about the bonsai on display. They are also responsible for protecting the bonsai during their shift by making sure visitors do not handle the plants.
Volunteers should be outgoing and friendly. No prior of knowledge of bonsai is required.
A new volunteer orientation will be held on October 1st to update the volunteers as the bonsai specimens are rotated for the seasons.
Bonsai volunteer shifts are scheduled from 12-2 pm every day. All shifts take place outside. Bonsai volunteers will be asked to commit to at least 2 shifts per month and to volunteer for a period no shorter than 6 months.
To apply: Please contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@japanesegarden.org with the subject line "Bonsai volunteer" and tell us why you would like to volunteer at the Portland Japanese Garden.Please note: This volunteer opportunity will not start till April 2020.
More opportunities with Portland Japanese Garden
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Portland Japanese Garden
Location:
611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR 97205, US
Mission Statement
Our mission: Inspiring harmony and peace.
Description
Portland Japanese Garden is renowned as the finest and most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan. Founded in 1963 and nestled in Washington Park above downtown Portland, Oregon, the Garden is one of the most important Japanese cultural institutions in North America. 450,000 people annually visit the national treasure and participate in its art, cultural, and educational programs. The Garden strives to provide every visitor with an inspiring experience of the beauty and tranquility of the Japanese garden art form. At the same time, the Garden is the beginning point of engaging diverse audiences to expand their understanding of Japan and themselves. Formal and informal education and cultural programs are offered so that visitors of any background or age will find something that is personally meaningful to them. One of a kind art exhibitions focused on Japanese arts, artists, and craftsmanship illuminate cross-cultural dialogue and understanding of the Japanese art form.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
611 SW Kingston AvenuePortland, OR 97205
DATE POSTED
February 9, 2020
SKILLS
- Exhibition Arts
- Botany
- Environmental Education
- Horticulture
- Teaching / Instruction
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- one 2 hr shifts per month
- Remain stationary for a prolonged period of time.