Herbs Galore & More! 2026

Maymont, located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, is a well-preserved 100 acres where all are welcome to connect with history, nature, wildlife and each other. Built as a Gilded Age estate overlooking the James River, Maymont opened to the public in 1926 and today offers free admission to explore its miles of walking paths through rolling hills, beautiful landscaped gardens, a petting farm and the Virginia Wildlife Trail with habitats for rescued native animals. Since 1975, the nonprofit Maymont Foundation has been entrusted to care for this unique place, galvanizing community support around its mission to delight, educate and inspire all who visit. 

Maymont reaches a milestone in 2026: 100 years as a treasured public space. It’s woven into the lives of generations of Richmonders, part of what makes the community unique. Maymont is our common ground to relax, explore, meet animals, admire the seasons, step into history, bring a date, enjoy a concert, take photos, and wow out-of-town visitors. Each day, in so many ways, Maymont continues to delight, educate and inspire all who visit.

Volunteer support is needed for Richmond’s favorite plant sale, Herbs Galore & More! Guests select from a staggering variety of herbs, annuals, perennials, trees, vegetables and garden goods with live music and food trucks — it’s fun for the whole family. Help support the event in a variety of volunteer roles such as, Friday load-in, guest engagement, plant sales, crafts, retail, loading zone, the planting station, and more!

 The week before the event you will receive an email with further details. Please make sure all parties attending have registered. 

For questions, please email [email protected] 

Volunteer Check-in is at 1700 Hampton Street. Look for a single gate at the top of the parking lot, double gates are event check-in. There you will sign in next to your name, be given a volunteer lanyard, and be assigned to a location, craft, or game and given directions on how to get there. All three locations (Maymont Farm, Robins Nature Center, and Hampton Street Entrance) have onsite parking. Carpooling and ride share are also strongly encouraged.

What to Bring/Wear: a refillable water bottle and comfortable waterproof shoes are highly recommended. A water foundation is located right near the gazebo at the Hampton Street entrance and inside the Robins Nature Center. Please remember that most volunteer positions require you to be on your feet and outside. Maymont events are rain or shine so prepare for all weather conditions. Dress for your individual comfort and style. A positive can-do attitude and a warm smile are also highly recommended!

During your shift: have fun! Engage with guests, show them why you love volunteering with Maymont. It is okay not to know every question to everything on 100 acres full of history, gardens, and animals. A great response to unknown questions is “ that is a great question, I am volunteering tonight, I know Maymont’s information email is [email protected] if you want to reach out and ask otherwise I’ll ask a staff member next time I see someone so I know for the future.”

Checkout: once your shift has ended, please return your lanyard to the volunteer captain to receive your voucher. If you need anything signed, a Captain or Manager can sign off.  If you are emailing anything to be signed, please allow 5-7 business days to get it back to you before it is due.

We know life happens and if you need to leave for any reason, please alert any staff on your way out by giving them your name and where you were posted. Otherwise, we expect to see you at your assigned position for your entire shift.

We will not give out vouchers to volunteers who abandon their positions.

Thank you for volunteering! We're excited for a fun day of giving back and helping keep Maymont free for everyone through events like Herbs Galore & More! that support the park year-round.
To Learn more about Maymont2025-https://maymont.org/support/maymont-2025/