Volunteer
Contributions made by volunteers enrich the visitor experience at The North Carolina Arboretum. Volunteers can choose work either inside or outside doing a variety of jobs. These jobs include working in the gardens and on the trails, greeting visitors at the information desks, working in the greenhouse, and guiding public garden tours. The volunteer corps is active and offers the opportunity to meet people with varied skills and interests. Our volunteers are considered unpaid professionals in their fields.
- Arboretum guidelines require most volunteers to be age 16 or over.
- The Counselor in Training program accepts rising 9-12 graders. These volunteers work with the summer camp program and are heavily involved in outdoor recreation and field ecology.
Download a volunteer application
For more information about opportunities for volunteers, please contact Lynne Garrison at 665-2492, Ext. 219, or e-mail. We appreciate your interest in our volunteer program!
2010 Volunteer Events
Spring 2009 issue of Trumpet Vine!
Training Opportunities: These updates/trainings are open to any Arboretum volunteer. However, they are particularly helpful to volunteers in the Visitor Services areas (Information Desks and Gift Shops). The trainings are generally held in Education Center. Training topics are subject to change. Times are noted. Contact Lynne Garrison to register for updates/trainings. Lynne Garrison at 665-2492, Ext. 219, or e-mail.
December and January Happy Holidays! No trainings or events planned.
Thursday, February 18 10:00 a.m.-Noon Education Updates/Exhibit Overview/Membership
Wednesday, March 10 10:00 a.m.-Noon General Orientation for any interested volunteer
Thursday, April 15 10:00 a.m.-Noon Spring Garden Overview