Monthly updates for SFBG Volunteers
Monthly updates for SFBG Volunteers
December 2020
Dear Volunteers,
Thank you so much for all the ways you've stayed connected to the Garden and to each other this year. The dedication and commitment of this community is a treasure that we are fortunate to have had through this challenging year.
Volunteer Updates & Opportunities
The Garden will continue to be open this month, despite recent changes to the shelter-in-place order from the City of San Francisco. Most volunteer programs have been put on pause. If you are have been actively volunteering this fall, please check with your supervisor about the status of your role.
Volunteers who continue to come in must be extra conscious about assessing their health before coming in (i.e. don't come in if you don't feel well), maintaining 6' distance from others, and wearing a face covering while in the Garden.

Bookstore
We hope to have opportunities for new volunteers soon at the Bookstore. If you are interested in getting involved, please let me know! The Bookstore is currently open Friday-Sunday, 10am—4pm
Bookstore volunteers will work mostly in our open air register area under a canopy (much like the Plant Arbor or a farmer's market). They will assist customers with recommendations and purchases, as well as spend time in the store keeping items neat and organized. 

Roving Docent
Rovers play an important role in helping visitors access and enjoy the Garden. We will continue to offer the option for docents to lead Roving Shifts this month and through the holidays.

Bean Sprouts
Volunteers currently active with Bean Sprouts should check email for regular updates from Annette Huddle about the status of this program.

Event Hosts

Volunteers currently active as Event Hosts will receive updates from Evelyn Hymans about the status of upcoming events. 

Plant Arbor 
In December, the Plant Arbor will be open Fridays—Sundays, 10am-4pm.

Welcome Table
Welcome Table volunteering will be paused through the end of 2020.

Green Team & Gardener's Assistants
Horticulture volunteering is also on pause through the end of the year. Stay tuned for updates in January. Gardener's Assistants and Green Team volunteers are invited to a virtual end of season gathering on Tuesday, December 15 at 1pm
Register in advance for this meeting

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Newsletter Volunteer
I'm looking for someone with experience using Emma or Constant Contact to help create the monthly volunteer newsletter. This role may include taking photos and writing short articles about volunteer activity in the Garden. Email cwieland@sfbg.org if interested!
Volunteer Central
This website for volunteers contains information about currently active programs, and schedules where you can sign up for a volunteer shift. All programs will be using this system to sign up and check-in for shifts.  
You can access Volunteer Central by visiting sfbg.org/volunteer, then clicking the "Active Volunteer" button, in the center of the page.
Check out this video tutorial for instructions on how to sign up for or cancel a shift. 
Slices of Joy
How has the Garden helped you through the COVID-19 shutdown?
Being ‘stranded’ in New Zealand since February (and I am NOT complaining)— posting regularly to the docent website with the botanical alphabet has been/still is so very helpful in keeping me feel connected with SF (home for 35+ years) and the Garden, which in many ways has been my home away from home over the years."  —Rose Stewart, Docent for nearly 30 years
Being able to be in nature and participate in a very positive activity is great for my soul and psyche not to mention having this wonderful work to look forward to from week to week. Sweet!
—Margaret Maciborka, Green Team volunteer, 6 years
If you'd like to do more to support the Garden, consider giving the Gift of the Garden to loved ones this year. 

Wishing everyone a peaceful holiday season and looking forward to seeing what comes in the new year. 

Best,
Chloe
Chloe Wieland | Director of Volunteer Engagement
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San Francisco Botanical Garden
P (415) 661-1316 Ext. 400
C (415) 629-2010
9am-5pm, M-F
cwieland@sfbg.org

P.S. Did you miss an update? View recent volunteer newsletters on Volunteer Central.
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