Volunteer at the Arboretum

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

To find out how you can volunteer at the Arboretum, take a look at the following volunteer opportunities and see if any of them match your interests or skills.

If you would like further information about any of the volunteer positions or would like to schedule a project for your group, please contact the Volunteer Program Office at (608) 262-5604 or Volunteer Coordinator Judy Kingsbury at jakingsb@wisc.edu.

Volunteer at the Arboretum

Literally thousands of enthusiastic volunteers have “pitched in” to help restore and maintain the land that is the Arboretum. In addition to outside projects, there are a variety of indoor volunteer opportunities.

The continued success of the Arboretum and many of its programs depends upon the involvement of a growing number of dedicated volunteers.

Volunteers lend their special talents to a variety of tasks that support the Arboretum. We strive to place qualified applicants into rewarding positions based upon their talents and interests. New volunteers are always welcome to join our program.

Volunteer Benefits

All volunteers receive the following benefits:

Invitation to the annual Volunteer Recognition Reception (food, fun and prizes!)
Mention in the annual volunteer recognition issue of NewsLeaf, the Friends of the Arboretum newsletter
An opportunity to feel good about making a difference

Volunteers who make a regular commitment to the Arboretum also receive:

The quarterly volunteer newsletter
An invitation to the Naturalists’ Winter Enrichment Series that takes place January through March each year
Benefits specific to their position

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Volunteer at the Arboretum

Volunteer Benefits

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