Garden Maintenance & Composting

JFGM’s composting achieves a 75% waste diversion rate​ and zero waste events.​ The compost becomes fertile to be used as soil​ and helps the garden flourish! With 12 acres to offer our community, we need plenty of volunteers to assist our gardeners by pulling weeds, watering plants, and performing various tasks to maintain the garden. No gardening or composting experience is required and scheduling is flexible.

All applicants must meet the following requirements:

• No experience necessary

• Commit to a minimum of 8 hours a month for 3 months

• Flexible scheduling Monday-Friday between 10:00am and 4:00pm

• 16 years or older

Docent Program

JFGM docents lead public and private tours of the garden, which involves being familiar with key design elements of the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum.

We are currently recruiting new docents! To learn more and sign up, click the button below.

Internship

Interested in learning behind the scenes of JFGM? Come apply for an internship! For information on available departments, click the button below.

Questions about Volunteering?

For more information, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at info@niwa.org or call (619) 232-2721 Ext. 1527.