Volunteer Sign Up Form

Volunteer Sign Up Form

Welcome to Moore Farms Botanical Garden! We are excited to have you as part of the team. We hope you discover and obtain many different skills and knowledge during your experience with us. Our goal is to provide you with an environment that you are proud to serve as a volunteer. Each staff member is part of the MFBG family and we hope you will feel the same during your time here. Welcome to the team and thank you for volunteering!
Mission Statement

“To promote research and education in horticulture, agriculture and forestry, to benefit the people of South Carolina and beyond.”
We feel that botanical gardens are the tools that enable the public to be environmentally educated and embrace their inner love for the outdoors. Our garden has stunning landscapes, creative elements, and unique history. We find this a place of both inspiration and comfort, where plants always rule. As visitors experience the garden, we hope each person can find a passion for the environment and discover how they can be a steward themselves.
History of the Garden

The garden was founded in 2002 by South Carolina native Darla Moore, who sought to prove that her family’s ancestral croplands could be transformed into a place of beauty, and an example of horticultural excellence. As her garden grew, so did Ms. Moore’s vision for the future of the property. Soon she began to see the potential of the garden as a place for horticultural research and education, and as a place of enjoyment for visitors. Moreover, she saw that the garden could become a source of pride for the people of her hometown and home state. The garden, she determined, would become a gift to the ages – an enrichment to the lives of others. Visitors to Moore Farms Botanical Garden will find a garden that is mature beyond its years, and spectacular in its variation of design features and plant species. This diverse wonderland now thrives in soil that was once carpeted with row crops.
Full Name*

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Preferred Name/Nickname*
Are you a permanent or part-time resident of the area?*
If part-time resident, what months are you available?
E-mail*
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Local Address*

Street Address

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Postal / Zip Code
Alternate Address (if applicable)

Street Address

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CityState / Province

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Cell Phone Number*
Home Phone Number (if applicable)
Emergency Contact Name, Number, and Relationship*
Do you have any relatives who are presently working, have formerly worked for, or have performed volunteer work for Moore Farms Botanical Garden? If yes, please list their names*
Please indicate which volunteer programs you are interested in:*

Gardening in Downtown Lake CityEventsAssisting with Classes
Have you previously been employed by Moore Farms Botanical Garden? If yes, when?*
How did you hear about our volunteer program?*
Do you have any medical/health limitations that would affect your ability to volunteer at Moore Farms Botanical Garden?*
Please list a brief professional history (type of work and where is sufficient) *
Do you have any other skills or hobbies you’d like to include?
Date of Birth (ex: 01/01/1990)*
MFBG Safety Policy and Guidelines

Volunteers/staff are expected to approach all activities in the safest possible manner. The following statements must be followed at MFBG.

Volunteers

• May not operate any of MFBG’s power equipment or drive MFBG vehicles.

• Are not to use pesticides and herbicides unless proper license has been obtained and is approved by MFBG

• Are not to use ladders unless at least one other person is around.

• Are to seek shelter at the first sight of lightening.

• Must wear safety gear as appropriate for certain jobs.

• Must obey all guidelines the MFBG staff assigns.

• May NEVER enter the Main House or Pack House UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Volunteer Preparation

• Dress comfortably. If working outside, be prepared to get dirty and shoes must be

closed toe. Hats, gloves, sunscreen, and bug spray are recommended.

• Keep hydrated while working and rest often to avoid overexertion. If you feel faint,

sick, or nauseas at any time, please STOP WORKING and go indoors.

• Fire ants and other stinging insects are in the garden. If a volunteer has severe reactions to stings and/or bites the volunteer is required to make the MFBG staff aware they have a potential condition. The volunteer is required to have the necessary medication available to them when working in the garden.

Moore Farms Botanical Garden does not provide accident or medical insurance coverage for volunteers or visitors. In consideration for the volunteer opportunity, and as a condition of being a volunteer, the undersigned agrees to release MFBG and its staff from any claims, damages, and liability for any property loss or personal injury happening to the volunteer regardless of fault.
By clicking here, you agree that you have read and will abide by the MFBG Safety Policy & Guidelines as listed above*

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Notification and Authorization to Release Criminal Information for Employment, Contractor and/or Volunteer Purposes

Notification

The position for which I am being considered as a volunteer requires me to consent to a criminal background check. This check includes the following: Criminal history searches for felony and misdemeanor convictions within the State of South Carolina and sex offender and/or child abuse registry searches where I currently reside or where I have resided.

Authorization

I hereby authorize Moored Farms Botanical Garden (hereinafter “MFBG”) to conduct the criminal background check described above. I also am aware that records of arrests on pending charges and/or convictions are not an absolute bar to employment or being a volunteer. Such information will be used to determine whether the results of the background check reasonably bear on my ability to interact with minor children participating in program(s) sponsored by MFBG.

To the best of my knowledge, the information provided in the Notice and Authorization section of this application and any attachments thereto is true and complete. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me for this position and/or may serve as grounds for the severance of my employment or volunteering with MFBG.

By signing below, I hereby provide my authorization to MFBG to conduct a criminal background check.
I agree that I have read the "Notification and Authorization to Release Criminal Information for Employment, Contractor, and/or Volunteer Purposes" document above and I authorize MFBG to preform a background check

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The information below is required to perform your background check and will be kept safe and confidential.
Please provide your LEGAL FIRST, MIDDLE, & LAST name*
Have you used any other names in the past 7 years? If yes, please provide below*
Date of Birth (ex: 01/01/1990)*
Are you a male or female?*

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Current Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Social Security Number*
Drivers License Number*
State of Drivers License*
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal* offense or have any pending criminal* charges against you? If yes, please provide details in the space provided below. *Note: This refers only to felonies and misdemeanors; you do not need to include non-criminal traffic violations or municipal ordinance violations. *
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Volunteer Sign Up Form

Mission Statement

History of the Garden

MFBG Safety Policy and Guidelines

Notification and Authorization to Release Criminal Information for Employment, Contractor and/or Volunteer Purposes

The information below is required to perform your background check and will be kept safe and confidential.