Volunteering with Denver Urban Gardens
Volunteering with Denver Urban Gardens is a wonderful way to connect with and give back to your community. From drop-in days to long term projects, from digging in the dirt to helping in our office, we have volunteer opportunities that suit a wide variety of abilities and interests. Click the links to below to learn more about each volunteer opportunity, or to fill out volunteer interest forms.
Many volunteer opportunities are seasonal, and we are not always able to fill volunteer requests right away. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Denver Urban Gardens office at 303.292.9900 and ask to speak to the coordinator of the program you are most interested in volunteering with.
![](https://scontent-den4-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/e15/c0.48.1080.1080a/s150x150/124325366_159338992586343_1412929862563341861_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-den4-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=103&_nc_ohc=84SkC9dq4BMAX8Vv-xr&tp=1&oh=6b0bab2ccbeeb6ce58138415209702a6&oe=5FE6142E "This summer, we started a storytelling project called Faces of DUG, where we highlighted our diverse community and shared more about what it means to be part of the DUG community. Today, we\'re thrilled to share our new webpage, www.dug.org/faces-of-dug (link in bio), where you can find all of these stories. 💚💚
Today\'s story introduces you to Anna, a former DUG intern for our Grow A Garden program, as well as a Master Community Gardener at Bruce Randolph Community Garden. Check out part of her story below, and visit www.dug.org/meet-anna to read more!
Episode # 15: Gardening for Mental Wellness
\\"I’ve always dealt with a lot of anxiety and depression in my life, and that only got worse for me throughout my career. Gardening has always been my safe space. A time just for me. It has taught me to slow down, to be comfortable doing one thing at a time, to look, listen, and be thankful for every second I have on this earth. It has taught me to be okay with slow progress, to look for the little joys in life, and to celebrate growth in all shapes and forms. My experiences with gardening have affected me so much that I decided to make a big career change because of the way connecting with the earth made me feel. I now work in horticulture and floral design and feel so honored to get to give back to a planet that gives so much to me on a daily basis.”
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