Volunteering Opportunities

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Volunteers are a crucial part of the Viles Arboretum Community. We offer a wide variety of fun, educational volunteer opportunities - there's something for everyone! Join us today and help protect this special place.  

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Arboretum Ambassador

 

We are in need of a volunteer interested in spreading awareness of the Arboretum's mission in our community and beyond.

  • Engage with the community
  • Represent the Arboretum at community events
  • Raise awareness about the Arboretum's mission 

Office Assistant

It's appeals season and we are seeking an extra set of hands to help with writing thank-you cards and to make calls to donors. 

  • Call donors and members 
  • Write thank-you notes
  • Assist with annual appeal

Visitor Center Attendant

The Arboretum is seeking a friendly, energetic individual to assist staff during Visitor Center hours. 

  • Greet visitors
  • Relay important information about the Arboretum history and trails
  • Gift shop sales
  • Gift shop stocking
  • Cleaning

General Volunteer

For those looking to lend a hand wherever it is most needed. This could include a variety of indoor and outdoor projects. 

  • General cleaning
  • Trail maintenance
  • Events help
  • Seasonal opportunities
  • Etc... 

Volunteer at Viles Arboretum

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering at Viles Arboretum! Volunteers are the backbone behind so many of the great things that happen here. We have one-time and ongoing opportunities for individuals and groups. Complete the form below to let us know you are interested. You will be added to our volunteer email list, which is how we notify you of upcoming opportunities. If you have a specific date or project in mind, let us know below and a staff member will reach out. 

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Waiver and Release: I, the Participant, release and forever discharge and hold harmless Viles Arboretum and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind of nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from participation in programs offered by Viles Arboretum. I understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges Viles Arboretum from any liability or claim that I may have against Viles Arboretum with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from participating in programs or events. Insurance: I understand that Viles Arboretum does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability benefits or insurance. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of Viles Arboretum beyond what may be offered freely by Viles Arboretum in the event of injury or medical expenses incurred by me. Medical Treatment: I hereby Release and forever discharge Viles Arboretum from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during participation in programs or events with Viles Arboretum. Assumption of Risk: I understand that programs and events offered by Viles Arboretum may include activities that may be hazardous to me including, involving inherently dangerous activities. As a participant, I hereby expressly assume risk of injury or harm from these activities and release Viles Arboretum from all liability. Photographic Release: I grant and convey to Viles Arboretum all right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice made by Nonprofit in connection with program participation to Nonprofit.