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Volunteer Opportunities
Please note: Volunteers for special events, gift shop and committees are always needed. Please contact us today for these unique opportunities. Fill out a printable application or Submit the ON-LINE Volunteer Application See below.....

  • Become a Japanese Friendship Garden Ro Ho En volunteer and learn about Japanese gardens and culture. Volunteers serve in 2 ways - and are not mutually exclusive! Many people volunteer in both capacities:
     
  • Volunteer Gardeners - no experience is necessary, Master Gardeners are onsite to guide and train. Volunteer Gardeners are needed every day (except Sundays). Most Volunteer Gardeners work at the Garden on Saturday mornings, but weekday help is also possible.
     
  • Volunteer Docents - will go through a training program to learn how to give guided tours of the Japanese Garden. Volunteer docents are needed for Public hours, as well as on Tuesdays and Thursdays for private tours and school programs.
     
  • Gift Shop Docents - The gift shop provides many products and services to visitors and volunteers. Fun temperature controlled environment helping with patrons purchases and store inventory.
     
  • Anyone interested in volunteering, should contact the Japanese Friendship Garden at 602-256-3204
     
  • Fill out Application (pdf file), fax it to (602) 495-5557, or bring it to the Garden. Volunteers drop off your application at the Norton House or mail to JFG Volunteer Coordinator, Norton House 2700 N. 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007  Located near 15th Ave /Thomas.
    Click on >Application< below. 
     
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    This opens the volunteer application (pdf file)
    ***After application opens, Print it.


    Or fill in the On-Line Volunteer Registration information Below and Submit it now.

>>ON-LINE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW<<


Fill out this On-Line Volunteer registration form with as much information as you can and Submit it, someone will contact you ASAP!

First and Last Name:
Address:
Home Phone:  Work Phone:

E-mail Address:
Employer:
Job Title:
Check this box if you are a student:
Year(s) in School:
What is or was your Major in school?:

Previous Volunteer Experience:

Availability: Check the Day of the week box
 and enter the Hours you can work From / To
 Monday:
 Tuesday:
 Wednesday:
 Thursday:
 Friday:
 Saturday:
 Sunday:

Can you be available on call? YES.    NO.

List all other languages you speak:

List any special skills you would like to offer:

Volunteer Interest: Please check all that you are interested in.
 Friendship Garden Tour Docent.
 Docent Art/Graphic Design/Calligraphy.
 Tea Ceremony Docent.
 Office Helper Assistant Volunteer Coordinator.
 Educational Program.
 Newsletter.
 Gift Store Docent.
 Gardening.
 Special Events.
 Work with WebMaster, special projects.
 Other.

How did you hear about the Phoenix Japanese Friendship Gardens?

Method of transportation you use?

EMERGENCY INFORMATION:
Do you have any allergies, health or physical conditions that
may restrict your activities?  Yes.  No.
Please List your known Allergies and Health Conditions below:

Who should we contact in case of
an emergency (Please Provide as many as three below):
1.) Name:
Relationship:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:

2.) Name:
Relationship:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:

3.) Name:
Relationship:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense, placed on probation, or given a suspended sentence?  YES.    NO.
If yes please explain:

Comments: 

By typing your name below you are verifying that all information you provided on this online volunteer registration from is true to the best of your knowledge. You understand if you will be working with children we could request a background check which may include fingerprinting. You understand that all omissions or statements may result in termination of your volunteer work. You agree to keep the Park and Recreation Department / Japanese Friendship Garden advised of changes in your address or phone number. If you agree to this statement, type in your name below.

Type in Name / Signature:   
Date signed:
     

Enter all the information on this volunteer application form.
  Before you Submit it
                           Keep the print out for reference.    
If you do not hear from us within one week, to check on your application status Contact us

Contact us for events and reservations, and web master for design issues only.

[Contact us] [Contact WebMaster@japanesefriendshipgarden.org]

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