Volunteer SUMMER2019 2020Membership SPRING
The Value Of Volunteers The Gift ofTime is Priceless Easter eggs to stuff. Bulbs to plant. Events to set up. Tours to give. These are just a few of the many vital roles volunteers play at Myriad Botanical Gardens. Theircontributionstoourdevelopment,education, events, and horticultural departments save the Gardens in several ways. In 2019 we had a ratio of approximately 17 volunteers for each paid member of the staff.These volunteersassistedwitheverythingfrompreparing mailings to creating exhibits for festivals. In turn, volunteers benefit by being actively engaged with the Gardens in their areas of interest and participating in educational experiences. It is the ultimate “insider� experience and opportunity to see how our 17 acres operate year-round. A full-time staff coordinator is dedicated to providing support, matching volunteer skills and interests to promote success for an individual as well as the organization. Our volunteers choose shifts at preferred events and departments. Some opportunitiesrequireadditionaltrainingwhichwe are happy to provide. Without our invaluable occasional, corporate, partner and teen volunteers it would be difficult to achievethequalityofprograms,eventsandgardens our visitors have come to expect. Visit our website to sign up for our monthly volunteer newsletter, search for opportunities, and learn about the benefits of volunteering at the Gardens.
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Myriad Botanical Gardens Welcomes New Event Volunteer Coordinator
Laura Gipson Laura Gipson is excited to join Myriad Gardens Foundation as volunteer coordinator. After graduating from Oklahoma State University, she began her career in nonprofit organizations with Lake McMurtry Friends, Inc. in Stillwater, OK, before moving to Oklahoma City. Having experience in outdoor recreation and conservation, she believes in the importance of accessible green spaces for the community and visitors alike. For information about volunteering with the Gardens, contact Gipson at 405-708-4041 or email lgipson@myriadgardens.org
