Wave Hill
By contributing their time and talents, hundreds of volunteers—from high school students to retirees—help our gardens and programs grow.
Garden Guide

Lead tours of the gardens and grounds. Must express interest in gardening and familiarity with botanical names. Attendance at annual training and monthly meetings required.

Greeter
Welcome and direct the public, hand out support materials and answer questions about the grounds, programs, history and facilities.
Membership Table Assistant
Actively sell memberships, welcome visitors and provide information at gallery openings, dance performances, theme weekends and other events.
Art Gallery Attendant, Visual Arts Program
Greet visitors at the openings and answer questions about exhibitions and activities.
Business Office Assistant
Help staff run a smooth and efficient operation by assisting with filing, photocopying, typing and faxing.
Development & Membership Assistant
Assist in all office functions including filing, copying, faxing, labeling and stuffing envelopes, and opening and sorting membership mail.
Family Art Project Assistant
Help with set up, flow of materials and clean up for family art workshops led by artist and naturalist Noah Baen.
Public Program Administrative Assistant
Assist in office functions including filing, copying, data entry, and proofreading spreadsheets. Volunteers should have some database experience and knowledge of Excel and Word.
Public Program Assistant
Assist with adult art workshops -- set up and flow of materials, as well as cleanup. Work at concerts and screenings taking tickets and assisting the public. Assistants have the opportunity to participate in workshops and attend concerts and screenings free of charge. Workshops, screenings and concerts occur during weekend afternoons and volunteers typically work a three-hour shift in the afternoon.
Public Relations Assistant
Assist with press release mailings, Internet research, flyer distribution, general office maintenance and Wave Hill representation at street fairs.
Shop Attendant
Greet visitors, process sales on a computerized register, price merchandise and assist with inventory.

Apply Today

By Mail or Fax
Download Application Form

By Phone or Email
Contact Karen Schimmel,

Visitor Services Manager, at 718.549.3200 x238 or

karens@wavehill.org

Work Outdoors
Garden Guide
Greeter
Membership Table


Work Indoors
Art Gallery
Business Office
Development & Membership
Family Art Project
Public Program Administrative
Public Program
Public Relations
Shop