Opportunities From: Denver Urban Gardens

Join DUG’s educational team for hands-on support at Mushroom Pumpkins, a part of the Growing Mushrooms series. The workshop begins promptly at 6:00pm, but please arrive an hour early at 5:00pm to assist with set up.

Please note this workshop will be held at Posner Center for International Development.

Your responsibilities may include:

Set up/clean up Checking in attendees Any other needs during the workshopCheck out/assisting with exit surveys

You will also have the opportunity to sit in during the workshop and learn the content while offering your support. Once the workshop is concluded at 8pm, you will support with clean up and any "check out" processes. Clean up/check should take 45 minutes, and your volunteer shift will end at 8:45pm. Please note the workshop will be held at the Posner Center for International Development. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Denver Urban Gardens!

Join DUG’s educational team for hands-on support at Wild Sodas, Herbal Meads, and Shrubs , a part of the Preservation series. The workshop begins promptly at 6:00pm, but please arrive an hour early at 5:00pm to assist with set up.

Your responsibilities may include:

Food PreparationAssisting the instructor with any needed tasks during the workshopSet Up/Check InCheck out/assisting with exit surveys Clean Up

NOTE: We are looking for two volunteers who are interested in volunteering for the entire in the Preservation Series as consistency is needed for these workshops! 

Preservation Series:

Preserving the Flavor of Summer - 8/7/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCanning Jams & Fruit Preserves - 8/21/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMVinegar Pickles & Vegetable Canning - 9/4/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMIntro to Fermented Vegetables - 9/18/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMApple Preservation : Cider to Fruit Leather - 10/9/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWild Sodas, Herbal Meads, and Shrubs - 11/6/25 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

You will also have the opportunity to sit in during the workshop and learn the content while offering your support. Once the workshop is concluded at 8pm, you will support with clean up and any "check out" processes. Clean up/check should take 45 minutes, and your volunteer shift will end at 8:45pm. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Denver Urban Gardens!

Come spread woodchip mulch and clean up the food forest at 48th and Julian to prepare for the winter! Mulch helps the soil retain water while suppressing weeds, keeping our fledgling fruit trees and bushes healthy. Tasks may also include weeding, digging, and other physical tasks. 

Please wear:

Close toed shoesLayers/sun protection Clothes you don't mind getting dirty 

Bring a reusable water bottle! DUG will provide all of the needed tools/materials, as well as light snacks and a water jug. Please arrive with ample time to find parking and check in, we will begin orientation promptly at 9:00am.