DUG relies on volunteers of all ages and skill levels to change and enhance urban neighborhoods. DUG gardens are constructed entirely with volunteer labor. Volunteer groups, corporations, schools and individuals are encouraged to join DUG in making a difference. 

Your volunteer efforts help strengthen urban neighborhoods with the creation of community-based gardens and parks that impact thousands of individuals. DUG crews are out and about nearly seven days a week throughout the year.

Consider the many ways you can lend a hand:

DUG Volunteer Days  Get involved in a day project where your help truly make a difference. Help build a garden. Typical volunteer tasks involve planting trees, shrubs and flowers, building arbors, installing benches, painting signs and murals, laying stone pathways, and much more. 

Light Construction  On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays throughout the year,  DUG staff and volunteers build and upgrade garden sites throughout the metro area. Typical tasks include building fence, grading, cement work, masonry, and soil preparation. Groups and individuals are encouraged to volunteer.

Green Thumbs  Got a green thumb but don’t want to commit to a garden plot? DUG needs Green Thumb volunteers to offer “hands-on” assistance by teaching others to garden, compost and care for flowers, herbs and vegetable plants.

Clean Hands Crew  Don't want to get dirty? DUG needs you! Volunteers are needed to help with special DUG events, community fairs and various exhibits and demonstrations. Volunteers are also needed to help out in the DUG office. 

Check out the Calendar or Contact DUG, 303.292.9900, to get involved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .