Requirements to become a San Diego Botanic Garden Docent:
Become a member of the Garden. This must be continued while you are an active docent
Complete all 8 docent classes
Attend a volunteer orientation meeting. The next meeting is February 9 at 9:30 am
Volunteer 80 hours prior to receiving Docent status
Two hour orientation in: Admissions, Gift Shop and Propagation
Volunteer for one shift at any Special Event
Volunteer at any Saturday Garden Beautification or Wednesday Special Work Party
Ten (10) hours of volunteer time must be completed before starting the first docent class
Have a completed background check and volunteer application on file
Docent Training Classes
The San Diego Botanic Garden offers a eight-class series to train volunteers interested in becoming docents. While each class is self contained, plan on attending all eight in sequence. If you miss one, it can be made up during the next series:
Introduction to Docent Program and Gardens
Botany Boot Camp and Herbs
Deserts and Succulents
Tropical Rain Forests, Palms, and Cycads
California Natives and Firescapes
Mediterranean Climates
Subtropical Fruit and Bamboo
Conservation and Trees in the Garden
For more information call 760/ 436–3036 x206.
2013
May 16 9:30 am
Bamboo and Tropical Fruit
Docent Meetings — Everyone Welcome
The docent/volunteer meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month, except June and December when it starts at
10:00 a.m. and is a potluck. There is NO meeting in July. Normally there is a special presentation which begins at 11:00 a.m., after the general business and announcements have concluded.
First Wednesday of the Month
Arrive at 11 am for the program
