Property maintenance and improvement projects large and small – volunteers have built picnic shelters, assembled greenhouses, cleared hiking trails in the woods, made new hiking trails, painted, repaired fencing, cleared brush along fences, planted trees, improved drainage
Support social events – decorate, cook, serve food, play music, and dance with residences at our many social events, including monthly birthday dances and holiday picnics and celebrations. No holiday is too small — we like to celebrate them all!
Assist riders in our equestrian program (no riding experience necessary)
Support out annual events – help plan, communicate, set up, decorate, clean up, make crafts or find sponsors for our annual fundraiser events and our annual open house/craft show
Write an article for our Spring or Fall newsletter or help keep our website and Facebook pages up to date.
Volunteers help maintain and beautify the grounds at the Arboretum through Dig in the Dirt days (Tuesday mornings) and our Adopt-a-Collection program (on their own schedule, after completing training).
Volunteers help with the planning, construction, and utilization of special highlight areas throughout the Arboretum, assist with the planning or implementation of events and programs, or volunteers who have backgrounds in education or horticulture help the Arboretum staff in our classes and tours.
Help with office work.
Mentors are carefully screened, selected and trained in a professional manner. Each mentor teaches life skills, discusses life planning, and then guides the youth toward their goals. We ask that as a mentor you meet at least once a week with your mentee and make a commitment for one year.
Volunteer to give mock interviews so people can practice and refine their skills in getting a job.