VOLUNTEERING

 
 

Old Westbury Gardens seeks enthusiastic persons for the following volunteer opportunities:

Docents

  • Interpret Westbury House and the gardens for visitors.

  • Saturdays and Sundays, morning and afternoon shifts and limited weekday shifts, April-October

  • 8-week training program required.

Gardeners

  • Assist horticultural staff

  • Weekday mornings only

  • Must be physically fit and able to bend

  • Available shifts: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,

Gift Shop Retail Associates

  • Help customers find merchandise and purchase products in a store.

  • Weekday and weekend shifts
     

All volunteers must commit to 4 hours per week, April through October, in addition to training requirements.

Questions?  For more information, please email Paul Hunchak, Director of Visitor Services and Volunteers, or call (516) 333-0048 ext. 301.