Volunteer

Saturday 10 October – Sunday 18 October 2026

We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to assist with this year’s Autumn Trail.

The Autumn Trail is one of our most popular trails and brings a lot of families to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Autumn Trail Volunteers look after the last location on the trail, based indoors, stamping Trail booklets, handing out treats and engaging with children and families. 

What does this role entail?

The Events Manager on duty will provide a brief induction at the start of each shift. Activities include the following:

• Welcoming Trail participants and engaging with the families. The Trail booklet has various talking points volunteers can discuss with them. Other talking points include the Garden plants, the family’s enjoyment of the Trail, and our current Creative Programmes exhibitions and events. 
• Stamping each booklet before it can be exchanged for a reward.

Volunteers would ideally be able to commit to 4 hours per week, sessions and times can be flexible and discussed. 

How do I apply?

If this sounds of interest, we would love to hear from you. Please complete an application form and return to volunteering@rbge.org.uk by 9am on Thursday 24 September.

We encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds, and value the positive impact that this has on our team. RBGE is committed to ensuring that all volunteers are treated equally irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, and pregnancy or maternity.

If you have any access requirements or questions relating to this volunteering opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Programmes Officer, Eva Madden emadden@rbge.org.uk