Portland Japanese Garden

Portland, Ore. – For those who have always wanted to volunteer to help out
at festivals and exhibitions, lead guided tours, or assist staff gardeners at
the Portland Japanese Garden, a Volunteer Orientation being held at the Garden
on March 10 is a great way to learn how to get involved. Veteran volunteers and
Volunteer Coordinator Stephanie Moss will share their experiences, answer
questions, and advise participants on upcoming volunteer opportunities at the
Garden.

“We have many wonderful ways for people to volunteer here at the
Garden,” said Stephanie Moss. “From being a gallery attendant during
our art exhibitions, to helping guests at the exquisite Moonviewing celebration,
to coloring with kids on Children’s Day—there are lots of great
opportunities to be a part of the Garden and its activities.”

The Volunteer Orientation will be on March 10 from 10:30am-Noon in the Garden
Pavilion. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required by
calling Stephanie at (503) 223-9233.

The Portland Japanese Garden has been proclaimed one of the most beautiful
Japanese gardens in the world. The Garden sits above Washington Park at 611 SW
Kingston Drive in SW Portland, Oregon. The Garden is open daily except on
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Hours are 10am-4pm October
1–March 31, and 10am-7pm April 1–September 30.

This release was published February 23, 2010. For further information please contact Kerry Cobb, Director of Marketing & Visitor Services, at kcobb @ japanesegarden.com or (503) 328-0050.