Rovers

What to Wear/Bring:

• SFBG Apron (If you don't have one, let Crystal know at clstone@sfbg.org)

• SFBG or GGGP name badge. If you have misplaced your name badge, please fill out the Name Badge Request Form. 

• Comfortable walking shoes and layers

What to Do:

• Sign up for a shift on this calendar 

• Remember to track the number of visitors you speak with during your time in the Botanical Garden

• Check in at the Member's Entrance (weekends) or the Kiosk (weekdays) 

• If you plan to be in a particular area, let the visitor services agent at the Kiosk know where visitors can find you

• Head into the Garden!

• Check-out and enter the number of visitors when you leave. 

Tips:

• Choose a location to situate yourself, so visitors can easily find you such as near the pond, or the fragrance garden

• Rove with a partner! There are 4 spaces per shift. You do not need to stay together the whole time. If you would like support in connecting with another volunteer to try out roving, please reach out to groups.io or email Crystal at clstone@sfbg.org. 

• Pay attention to where the nearest restrooms and exit are 

• When kids are being rambunctious in the collections, you can encourage families to visit the Children's Garden where they can touch and run and dig and explore to their heart's delight.

Commonly Asked Visitor Questions:

• Where is the nearest bathroom?

  • Main Gate/Great Meadow and North Gate

• What is in bloom, is section of the garden is particularly interesting or looking good right now?

  • Take a walk! Or review Wednesday Wonders on groups.io or the Plant Collections page on our website

• How do you get to a certain section of the Garden? 

  • You know this/will learn...

• How do I become a member? 

  • At the kiosk or the membership table at the Main Entrance, Online, or if you have membership brochures on your person, you can give them one to fill out. 

• Where is there a place for coffee? 

  • 1-2 blocks away are many options, just head right from the Main Entrance, out of the park.