We love our Volunteers.
Join us!
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Volunteer Friends are vital to our organization and community, and we couldn’t keep Peninsula Park Rose Garden so beautiful without them. Register to become a Volunteer Friend and we will regularly email you event opportunities to join us in the garden.
Off-Season Volunteer Events
October - May: monthly invitations for pruning, weeding and planting events will be sent out during the off-season.
Peak-Season Volunteer Events
June - September: enjoy a relaxing morning deadheading roses in the garden during the summer season.
Every Friday, 9:00 AM - noon
Mondays & Wednesdays (when garden is in full bloom), 9:00 AM - Noon.
Check our Events page regularly for all the Penrose happenings.
Ready to register?
Please check out the below FAQs and details on how to sign-up.
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Friends Volunteers must complete TWO action items before joining us.
Subscribe to our general mailing list. Scroll to the bottom of this site, enter your email address and submit. Once you subsrcibe, we will automatically add you to our Track-It-Forward mailing list so you can receive volunteer notifications.
Fill out and return Portland Parks and Recreation application forms:
All Portland Parks & Recreation Volunteers must fill out, sign, and submit two forms to be held on file for three years at the PP&R offices. Please select the documents to download to your computer:
Portland Parks and Recreation Volunteer Application:
City of Portland Criminal Records Check Consent Form:
Complete both forms and return to a Friends Board Member on your first event day OR mail forms to:
Portland Parks & Recreation
Attn: Steve Pixley
1120 SW 5th Ave.
Portland, OR 97204IMPORTANT: DON'T wait for approval before coming to the garden. You will only hear something if you AREN'T approved.
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What should I wear?
We prune rain or shine so please dress for the weather. We recommend loose clothing that will keep you warm/cool and dry (like dry fit material). Long pants and long sleeves are highly recommended. Closed-toe sturdy shoes or garden boots are required. Many wear hats and sunglasses on sunny days. Expect to get dirty.
Do I need to bring my own tools or gloves?
No, the Friends of Penrose provides all of the necessary tools. You are welcome to bring your own gardening gloves and pruning shears, but please remember them before you leave. Many bring water bottles and sunscreen.
Can children volunteer?
Please send us a DM if you have questions about youth volunteering.
Do I have to come the entire three hours on pruning days?
We realize that not everyone can stay for the entire 3 hour window. Please come for 1, 2 or 3 hours. Whatever works for you!
I don’t know anything about pruning roses, will someone train me on what to do?
One of our on-site Board Members will train you on the proper way to deadhead a rose bush. We’re here to help and have some fun!
Why do I need to track my hours on Track It Forward?
In cooperation with Portland Parks and Recreation, we track and report volunteer hours every season. We also utilize Track It Forward to communicate about events and volunteer outreach.
Can I schedule a group to Volunteer at the rose garden?
Yes! Friends of Penrose events are excellent ways for groups to learn team-building skills, have fun together and make a difference in the community. Contact us for more information on how to schedule a group during peak-season.
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Email us: volunteer@penrosefriends.org
When you provide your email address, we will also add you to our Track It Forward service, which lets you track your volunteer hours. This is also how we notify you of events, like volunteer days, cancellations, or weather events. When we add you to Track It Forward, you'll receive an email with a link to sign in to your new account and to set a password.
If you have trouble with Track It Forward, don't sweat it. Just come to the garden and one of us will help you get set up.
You can use the form in the footer of this page to sign up for our general mailing list, as well.
