Friends of the San Jose Rose Garden

 

Volunteers

Volunteers make a difference!  Be a Friend of the Rose Garden.

Like many public parks, the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden has limited resources, but volunteers can make the garden bloom again. Many feel a special connection to the Rose Garden, the location for countless graduations, weddings, and family picnics.  The Rose Garden also is a welcome respite from the hectic pace, a peaceful place to "stop and smell the roses."

The January 2010 pruning event brought out over 900 volunteers from throughout the valley.  A "mash-up" shows the locations of the volunteers below.  It is truly a regional effort with people coming from cities throughout the bay area.

Join us and help the keep the Rose Garden blooming!

 If you'd like to volunteer, we have several opportunities for you.  First step is to get on our mailing list by filling out the form below.  We will contact you about upcoming events.  Theses will also be listed on the Calendar page. 

In the spring, we will also be offering a weekday drop-in supervised program where we will provide a brief lesson on rose care and maintenance.  After certification, you will be free to go and help out.  We are interested in building a team of
"Master Volunteers" who have demonstrated the skills to the City Staff and can assist in teaching other volunteers.  The plan is to have Master Volunteers identified with special vest signifying their commitment and hours they have put into the garden. 

Volunteer "Mash-up"

 

 

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