PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Denver Botanic Gardens is looking for teens who are interested in volunteering during the school year and who have a special interest in the work of the Gardens. The Gardens Teen Leaders (GTL) is a small, dedicated group of teen volunteers from throughout the Denver Metro area. These teens:
• Help the Gardens create and improve volunteer opportunities for teens
• Contribute valuable, visible service that supports the Gardens’ mission (“to connect people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone”)
• Go behind the scenes and explore different career paths by working with staff from all over the Gardens

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be attending high school in the 2021-2022 school year
• Attend monthly meetings during the school year (one Sunday 1-3 p.m. and one Wednesday 5:30-7:30 p.m. per month). Please note: These meetings may be in-person or virtual, to be determined.
• Volunteer for at least two special event shifts during the school year if circumstances permit

INSTRUCTIONS:
This application is for students who are interested in being a part of this year's Garden's Teen Leaders program as a General Member. Please fill out the following information to the best of your ability. PLEASE NOTE: If you have never been a volunteer at the Gardens before, you will also need to create a volunteer profile at https://tinyurl.com/GTLvolunteer

If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Services at vol@botanicgardens.org or 720-865-3609.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Thursday, July 29