Volunteers are an invaluable asset at Jenkins, playing a vital role in our programs and activities. Their enthusiasm, dedication, and diverse skills make so much possible. In return, the time they spend in the garden, greenhouse, nursery, and Education Center enriches their own lives. We have one-day opportunities (corporate volunteer days and Hort. Blitz days), as well as weekly volunteer positions. At Jenkins, new volunteers become part of a welcoming community of passionate and knowledgeable nature lovers who help us fulfill our mission.
Trade your office for a garden view!
Is your corporate group interested in a one-day volunteer project at Jenkins? Build connection on your team while giving back to the garden.
Sign up for our next Hort. Blitz!
Can’t commit to a weekly volunteer position but still want to help out? Join us for our twice-yearly Hort. Blitz volunteer days to tackle a big project in the garden together.
Check back soon for our fall Hort. Blitz sign-up!
All of us that work at Jenkins, whether we’re volunteers or paid staff, have a love of nature, a shared green thread that connects us like a family. I can sum up my experience at Jenkins with one word: gratitude
Mary Ellen H., Volunteer
weekly volunteer crews
Conservation Crew
Led by the Ecological Horticulturist, Conservation Volunteers assist with a wide range of tasks in Jenkins’ natural areas. They remove invasive species, plant native species, process fallen branches, and install and maintain trails. Conservation Volunteers work outdoors on Thursday mornings.
We are currently seeking new volunteers for our Conservation Crew.
Garden Greeters
Led by our Visitor Services Team, Garden Greeters provide a warm welcome to our visitors. They answer questions, help with wayfinding, assist in The Garden Shop, and maintain our Explorer Vest program. Garden Greeters are scheduled for regular shifts throughout the week.
We are not accepting new Garden Greeters at this time.
Garden Group
Led by the Head Horticulturist, Garden Volunteers assist with maintenance tasks such as pruning, mulching, weeding, deadheading, and “de-leafing.” They also assist with garden improvements such as editing beds, planting, and transplanting. Garden Volunteers work outdoors in small groups on Thursday mornings.
We are currently seeking new volunteers for our Garden Group.
Nursery Group
Led by the Greenhouse and Nursery Manager, Nursery Volunteers propagate thousands of plants destined for either the gardens or The Garden Shop. They clean and sow seeds, prep and stick cuttings, and pot up divisions from the garden. Nursery Volunteers work outdoors in small groups on Thursday mornings.
We are not accepting new Nursery Volunteers at this time.
Ready to roll up your sleeves?
Download and fill out our volunteer application, then return to volunteer@jenkinsarboretum.org.
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