The Friends of Wollongong Botanic Garden work to foster interest in the Garden and support its future development.
Volunteers from the Friends run regular activities at the Garden, including buggy tours, guided walks and our Budding Bookworms program. They also support Garden staff during our school holiday program and major events.
Behind the scenes, they help with things like research, archiving, plant propagation, and weeding. The Friends also raise funds through activities including monthly plant sales.
New members of all ages and backgrounds are always welcome. Becoming a Friend is a great way to get involved in the Garden and join in our friendly social activities. Friends also receive exclusive benefits to Botanic Garden events and activities.
Use the button below to join or call (02) 4227 7667 to chat about volunteering options at the Garden.
Training and experience
Volunteers for research or archiving projects will generally need to have relevant experience. Training is provided for all other volunteering activities. All volunteers need to undertake relevant site and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) inductions before taking part in any volunteer activity.
Note: these programs are not suitable for transition to work placements.
Membership fees and payment
Annual membership is $15 per person, or $25 for couples.
Payment can be made by direct deposit. Details are listed on the membership form below.
Some of the projects the Friends have funded include:
- An annual Staff Scholarship Program, since 2016
- Cycad Garden Bed, 2023
- The extraction and transportation of rare and endangered palms from Queensland in 2014, Sydney 2022
- Funding Plant Database and licence, 2019
- Purchase of Cardiac Arrest Defibrillator in 2019
- Two Mobility Scooters in 2017
- Installation and ongoing management of Garden Library Bookcases
- Electric Tour Vehicle in 2015
The Discover Wollongong Botanic Garden book was produced by the Friends of Wollongong Botanic Garden to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Garden. With wonderful photographs throughout, it showcases the development of the Garden from its beginnings
in 1971 to the present.
Price: $25 (+$10 postage)
A range of stunning botanic artworks, prints, cards and photographs are also available for sale. Artworks showcase a range of our local native plants, including rare and endangered species, making them a beautiful and unique gift or memento.
All proceeds from sales go towards future Garden projects.
Email the Friends to request a purchase and
you will be sent payment instructions (Payment via direct deposit).