Become a Volunteer! From year-round horticultural and maintenance help to seasonal support in the Mansion, wine center, gift shop, admissions, transportation and special events areas, Sonnenberg needs your skills and service! The work of preserving our historic buildings and grounds and educating the public who visit would be a daunting task were it not for our dedicated volunteers. Volunteers of all ages will find a bevy of ways their helping hands can benefit Sonnenberg.

Click here to see the many areas in which you are welcome to serve.

Interested in coming aboard? We always welcome newcomers! Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at (585) 394-4922) or by email for more information on how you can serve at Sonnenberg!

2010 Volunteer Informational Meetings Saturday, April 10th OR Saturday, April 17th from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM at the Historic Carriage House (Use VA Medical Center "back" entrance off Fort Hill Avenue)

Visit our new Sonnenberg Gardens Volunteer Blog!

Volunteer Documents

The following documents must be filled out and returned to the Volunteer Coordinator, Alyssa Deal, at Sonnenberg Gardens, 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 or faxed to 585-394-2192. Please call 585-394-4922 if you have any questions.

Volunteer Application
NYS Service Form
Verification/Confidentiality Form
Quarterly Time Log Report for Volunteers: The quarterly time log helps you report your volunteer hours on behalf of this non-profit organization.

The following document must be reviewed by all new and returning volunteers:
Volunteer Manual