Seattle Chinese Garden volunteers work with plants, help in our office and assist with programs and events. Our Docents and Garden Guides are trained volunteers who lead tours and give presentations about the Seattle Chinese Garden at South Seattle Community College. Docent or Garden Guide training generally begins in the winter and continues through the spring of each year. Training covers Chinese philosophy, literature, horticulture, history and art, as each subject relates to Chinese gardens. Docents are trained in public speaking and in the history of the Garden project in Seattle. Training also includes visits to the Portland Chinese Garden and the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

If you would like to become a volunteer or learn more about current volunteer opportunities, please call the Garden office at 206-764-5219 or email us at info@seattlechinesegarden.org. You can also fill out our online form below, or download our Volunteer Form [PDF] and mail, fax, or email it in to us.