Share your interests, learn new skills, and support Cylburn.
Give back to your community while working with others who share your love of nature in a beautiful setting that offers a different opportunity with each changing season! Find out about the process of becoming a volunteer at Cylburn Arboretum below.
How to Volunteer
You must attend a general volunteer orientation before becoming a volunteer at Cylburn Arboretum. Our next general volunteer orientation is scheduled for Wednesday August 27th. Registration can be found under programs and events. We have three general volunteer orientations a year. Orientations are for individual volunteers not groups. If you’d like to bring a group for volunteering please email volunteer@cylburn.org.
All of our available volunteer jobs and job descriptions are below. Volunteer positions are limited as seasonal needs change.
No experience is needed but is always welcomed. Hands-on training is offered on all outdoor projects. A second, required, Visitor Service Volunteer orientation is provided for hosts and guides. Our Visitor Service Volunteer orientation is offered two times a year. Our next VSV Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday September 24th.
Our program is not designed to fulfill Student Service Learning Hours. Student volunteer projects must be hosted through an organization; scout troop, school, etc.
Gardens and Grounds
With more than 20 different gardens, Cylburn offers the perfect opportunity for experienced or novice gardeners to learn proper care and maintenance. Tasks include weeding, mulching and more. Volunteers should be comfortable bending and kneeling for extended periods of time.
Training will be provided.
Volunteer Heavy Landscape Maintenance
Trails
3.5 miles of trails wind through the hilly woodlands of Cylburn, where native plants, wildflowers, birds, and other wildlife thrive. Trails Group installs and nurtures native plants, controls invasive species, clears storm damage and much more. Trails volunteers should be comfortable bending and kneeling for extended periods of time and work may be heavy. Training will be provided.
Meets every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Deer Fence Maintenance
With great flowers comes great responsibility. This team maintains and makes repairs to the perimeter deer fence. This project is key to helping us protect our trees, shrubs, and flowers from hungry deer who find access onto Cylburn’s grounds.
Meets several times a month.
Education
From our Vollmer Welcome Center, to our Nature Education Center, to field trips on the grounds, Cylburn offers many opportunities for visitors to learn. We have different volunteer opportunities depending on your availability and interests. Training will be provided.
Click on the links below to access the full job descriptions including time commitments:
Groups
Group volunteer sessions are limited
Cylburn welcomes volunteer service from corporations, schools, and service organizations. Group projects include, clearing trails, weeding, removing invasive plants, and setting up for special events.
Group volunteers opportunities are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12:30pm-4:30pm. If you would like to schedule a group please email volunteer@cylburn.org.
