Volunteer

Volunteers play a pivotal role in bringing Duke Gardens to life, assisting with gardening tasks, leading tours, greeting visitors, educating students and more.

 Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Duke Gardens.

At this time, Duke Gardens is not accepting new volunteer applications due to limited opportunities. Please check back again to apply.

2026 Summer Camp Student Volunteers

Do you enjoy mentoring young children and leading them in learning activities outdoors? If you are a high school student who will be at least 16 years old by June 2026, we encourage you to learn more about our 2026 summer camps themes and apply to become a Duke Gardens 2026 summer camp student volunteer.

Please note: High school students must be at least 16 years old by June 2026 to apply.

Questions about summer camp student volunteer opportunities? Please email GardensCamp@duke.edu

We have transitioned to our new volunteer management system, Better Impact (My Impact) where you can view your volunteer profile, record service hours, sign up for volunteer shifts and more.

If you are a current volunteer and need assistance logging into Better Impact (My Impact), please email GardensVolunteer@duke.edu with any questions.

Questions about volunteering?

Please contact us at 919-668-3694 or GardensVolunteer@duke.edu.