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Volunteers help maintain and beautify the grounds at the Arboretum through Dig in the Dirt days (Tuesday mornings) and our Adopt-a-Collection program (on their own schedule, after completing training).
Church youth groups, corporations, high schools and other community organizations are invited to participate in a volunteer project. When your entire group gets involved, everyone has fun working together! Plan your next volunteer outing at the Boone County Arboretum.
Volunteers help with the planning, construction, and utilization of special highlight areas throughout the Arboretum, assist with the planning or implementation of events and programs, or volunteers who have backgrounds in education or horticulture help the Arboretum staff in our classes and tours.
Help with office work.
Mentors are carefully screened, selected and trained in a professional manner. Each mentor teaches life skills, discusses life planning, and then guides the youth toward their goals. We ask that as a mentor you meet at least once a week with your mentee and make a commitment for one year.
Volunteer to give mock interviews so people can practice and refine their skills in getting a job.
Help those living in poverty that want to improve their lives find a meaningful job.
Use your talents to benefit the participants of New Perceptions. There are a variety of routine and ongoing volunteer opportunities such as cleaning, gardening, outdoor maintenance, and painting. Have a talent you don’t see listed? Let us know how you can help!
We are seeking volunteers who are interested in early childhood development, pediatric therapy or just want to volunteer their time to work with preschool-aged children with varying developmental delays during our summer Bridging the Gap program. Volunteers would be working alongside Occupational and Speech Therapists in a small group of children.