Volunteering at Inniswood

INNISWOOD VOLUNTEERS INC. (IVI) - (Adults)
Inniswood Volunteers Inc. was created to support and promote the development of Inniswood Metro Gardens. IVI is a 501 C 3 non-profit organization.

In March each year new volunteers complete a 4-session training program. Volunteers are asked to donate 40 hours per year to maintain their member status. In doing so, volunteers become members automatically in the Inniswood Garden Society and enjoy those benefits as well. Volunteers assist with many aspects of Inniswood's operations including garden maintenance, tours, educational programs and special events. Various horticultural and educational opportunities are available througout the year for volunteers.For additional information and how to enroll in the next training program, please call the Volunteer Coordinator at (614) 895-6226.

JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS - ages 11-17

The Junior Volunteer program provides youth a chance to experience many aspects of maintaining a botanical garden. Opportunities vary from assisting with education programs to planting and maintaining garden beds. Contact the Sr. Environmental Educator at (614) 895-6241.

IVI Training Begins March 1st!

Participants are asked to complete all four sessions, which may be attended on Thursday or Saturday mornings. Classes begin March 1. Please contact Emily Eby, Volunteer Coordinator, at 895-6226, or eby@metroparks.net , for more information or to receive registration materials.

Innis House-Main Room - 9 a.m. – noon

Week #1 - Thursday, March 1 or Saturday March 3

Intro to Metro Parks/Overview of volunteer program & Inniswood – presentations by the Public Gardens Manager and Volunteer Coordinator
Meet the Staff

Week #2 - Thursday, March 8 or Saturday March 10

Horticultural Practices – presentation by the horticulturist, learn about the gardens and how you can help with gardens maintenance
Educational Programs – presentation by the Sr. Environmental Educator, learn how you can help with Inniswood public education programs and events
Tour of the nature preserve – please dress for the outdoors

Week #3 - Thursday, March 15 or Saturday, March 17

Volunteer Opportunities – current volunteers talk about the specialty interest groups and what they do at Inniswood (greenhouse, ferns, design, etc.)
Rules and Regulations – presentation by the Assistant Manager. Overview of Metro Parks rules/regulations and Inniswood policies & procedures.
Tour the Innis House

Week #4 - Thursday, March 22 or Saturday, March 24

Volunteer Opportunities continued
Tour the grounds & maintenance area of Inniswood – please dress for the outdoors