Volunteer Opportunities

Education Department

The Education Department is always looking for fun and energetic volunteers to join the team. Volunteer Opportunities include: Learning Center Instructors, Office Assistants, Class Registrar, Green House Maintenance Crew, Family Program Assistants, Summer Garden Assistants, Technology Team, and Special Projects/Events.

If you are interested in being an Instructor call or email Randy Gage for more information or to register for training: 952-443-1478 or gage0020@umn.edu.

Special Events

Special events are a fun way for visitors and volunteers to enjoy the Arboretum. Flip pancakes, decorate pumpkins, help visitors plan their day, or simply provide a friendly greeting. Look through the Events Calendar for upcoming opportunities.

Clerical

If you enjoy administrative tasks and need flexibility, sign to help our office staff. That could be helping to do mailings, assisting in a membership drive and other types of administrative tasks.

Gardening Crew

Have fun digging in the dirt and learning from experienced landscape gardeners. Morning shifts are available once a week from April through October. Staying with the same gardening crew all season is the best way to learn all the requirements of a specific type of garden.

Special Assignments

The Arboretum is always looking for people with all types of skill sets for special assignments. If your volunteer liking is not suited to the other areas listed here, then you may find an opportunity with a special assignment.