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Volunteer Opportunities  

The Lord & Schryver Conservancy is a wonderful place to volunteer, learn new skills and make new friends. ​
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Interested in volunteering on an ongoing basis? Consider these opportunities: 
 
Volunteer Gardeners (Spring - Fall) 
​Work as a team alongside our Garden Manager. 
• Thursday 9 am-12 noon at Deepwood Gardens 
• Friday 9 am-12 noon at Gaiety Hollow 

​Woodworkers (Year-round)
Help with fence, gate, and other repairs.

Researchers (Year-round) 
Help maintain our Archives and develop our new online Storymap. 

Docent Training Program ​
Our six-month Docent Training Program begins in October of each year. To prepare docents to lead garden tours at Gaiety Hollow and Deepwood Gardens, candidates will attend monthly lectures and participate in discussion groups.  ​After completing the program, docents are expected to lead at least six tours each season for two seasons (April through September).

Prefer to help occasionally? Consider these opportunities:

Annual Neighborhood Garden Tour (June 5&6) 
Help with logistics on tour days. 


Program and Event Planning (Year-round)
Help organize and staff garden events, workshops, and donor receptions.


​Special Projects (Year-round) 
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Help organize our database and other office needs. 


Ready to start? Complete our volunteer application form and email it to info@lordschryver.org​ or call 971-600-6987


Lord & Schryver Conservancy
PO Box 2755, Salem, OR 97308-2755
​Gaiety Hollow
​545 Mission Street SE, Salem, OR 97302
​ph: (971) 600-6987
email: info@lordschryver.org
Let the garden embrace you!