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CLERICAL
If you enjoy administrative tasks and need flexibility, sign up to help our office staff. We have many opportunities in various departments helping staff do such things as data input, mailings, reception duties, note takers, and many more!

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

CHILDREN'S EDUCATION

Children's Education - an opportunity to teach generations a love of nature

Plant Maker's Studio

Evergreen Gifts

Field Trips - Click to see all winter field trips

See something you're in but have missed the volunteer training?

Contact the Volunteer Center volopp@umn.edu

Have you thought about joining the Education team? Please take this survey to help us serve you.

 

 

 
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EVENTS, ARTS, & EXHIBITS
Our events and exhibits are a fun way for visitors and volunteers to enjoy the Arboretum. Each event or exhibit has a number of different volunteer roles that are integral to the success! Annual events include the Pancake Brunch, Gala in the Gardens and Toast & Taste. Other smaller events and seasonal events take place throughout the year. Exhibits are typically during the late Spring and Summer months and change yearly.

Teas are Back for a Limited Time!

Traditional Tea Sign Up - training provided on the spot

Winter Gift Market

Winter Gift Market Helper

 
 
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GARDEN CREW
Have fun digging in the dirt and learning from experienced landscape gardeners. Each crew has different shifts and works in different areas of the garden, so there is something for everyone. Experience level of volunteers range from novice to expert, so come ready to learn and get your hands in the dirt! *It's never too early to start thinking about spring. If you're interested in any of these gardening opportunities, set up a time to talk with a staff member*

It's great to get outside in the winter!

Tree & Shrub Crew with Jeffrey Johnson

 

 

 
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SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
The Arboretum is always looking for people with all types of skill sets for special assignments. If you're interested in doing something different, check out this category for the more unique volunteer opportunities. 

ART

Upcoming Gallery Shows need Hanging

 

 

         
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GROUP/ONE-TIME/CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING
If you have interest in planning a group, one time, or corporate volunteer opportunity at the Arboretum, please send your requests to the Volunteer Center Manager at arbvol@umn.edu.

See the work accomplished by some of our group and corporate volunteers!


VOLUNTEER CENTER INFORMATION

*General Hours Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm

*Hours Subject to Change 

Email arbvol@umn.edu  

Phone 612-301-1203

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENTS
These events are for current and active Arboretum volunteers and are by invite only.

**Annual Appreciation BBQ** September 14th 2019 at the new Red Barn Farm - open to all volunteers

**Annual Appreciation Events** May 18th 2019 - Invitation only based on hours volunteered

 

*RSVP required for appreciation events by deadline on invitations. RSVP by email to arbvol@umn.edu or by calling 612 625-9987 You may bring a guest.  When you make your reservation, please indicate if you are coming with a guest.


VOLUNTEER RESOURCES, POLICIES & DOCUMENTS

Membership - All members have access to becoming a volunteer

Become a member of the Arboretum today

University of Minnesota Policies & Resources

University of Minnesota Board of Regents Policy - Code of Conduct

Core Values Statement

Volunteer Statement of Inclusion

University of Minnesota Equity and Diversity Framework

University of Minnesota - Safety of Minors Policy

University of Minnesota - Safety of Minors Training Module

Expectations for Interacting with Youth (PDF alternative to SOM Training Module)

Membership

Arboretum Volunteer Policies & Procedures

Arboretum Volunteer Background Check Policy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Covered in the Background Check

Arboretum Policies & Procedures for Recording Volunteer Hours

Arboretum Volunteer - Additional Resources

Volunteer Voucher & Reward System

Volunteer Voucher Donation

New Volunteer Fact Sheet

Emergency Preparedness for Volunteers

VOLUNTEER STORE

Purchase a Replacement Name Tag $10 (Exisiting Volunteers)

Order a Background Check  (Existing Volunteers) You must also download a copy of a Summary of Rights

Purchase a New Volunteer Package $40 (New Volunteers)