Portland Japanese Garden is looking for new volunteers to share their love of the Garden with the community.
Volunteers are needed to welcome visitors to the Garden from our Cultural Village, the lively courtyard space situated outside of our five Historic Gardens that is home to our Umami Cafe, Gift Shop, and Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center and that serves as the location for many of our cultural performances, demonstrations, and seasonal festivals.
As guests arrive at the Cultural Village from their stroll through the Entry Garden, they may have questions or need help getting oriented in the space. The Cultural Village Host serves as a friendly point of contact for them to make sure that they start their visit to the Garden on the right foot. The duties of the Cultural Village Host include welcoming guests, providing wayfinding assistance, and sharing information about programming at the Garden such as tours, cultural demonstrations, and art exhibitions.
Shifts for this role are two hours long and available weekdays and weekends between the hours of 10am-2pm.
Interested? Please apply here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/2111703042
No previous knowledge of Japanese gardens, history, or horticulture is necessary. Training will be provided.
Must be at least 16 years old to apply.
Photo by James Florio.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR 97205, US
Our mission: Inspiring harmony and peace.
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.
611 SW Kingston AvePortland, OR 97205
August 21, 2024
