Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are essential to the Arboretum's educational mission of fostering knowledge and appreciation of life science and the natural world. Please consider participating as an Arboretum volunteer—enjoy the rewards of connecting people with the world of plants.
School Program Guides
Make a difference as a school program guide. Lead small groups of children from Boston area schools through hands on, active learning programs. Click here to learn more about this opportunity or contact Nancy Sableski, Manager of Children's Education, at 617.384.5239. You can also email us at childrensed@arnarb.harvard.edu or submit our volunteer application.
Arboretum Interpreters
Share your love of plants and the Arboretum with visitors. Arboretum Interpreters talk with visitors during peak seasons in casual, one-on-one or small group interactions. You’ll be trained to use a small display in the landscape to engage visitors young and old, help people find their way, explore the fascinating world of plants, and communicate how the Arboretum is a living museum. Please note: the next training will be in 2011. If you would like to be contacted when the next training is offered, please send us an email.
Arboretum Docents
Share your love of plants with visitors. Become an arboretum docent and lead landscape tours for groups of adults. Tours include a combination of horticultural information, Arboretum history, and plant science. Learn more. Please note: the next training will be in spring 2010. If you would like to be contacted when the next training is offered, please send us an email.