Some library training is helpful. Volunteers schedule their own time directly with the librarian. Hours flexible but should include a block of at least three hours at a time. 134 Special Events Special Events volunteers assist at a wide variety of events including the Spring Plant Sale in May, the Big Tree Festival in October, lectures, concerts, receptions, and children's events. Activities range from guest reception and hosting to helping with children's arts and crafts activities to carpentry and traffic direction.
Volunteers can participate in as many or as few events as they like.
109 Marketing Marketing volunteers are needed to work with the marketing staff on the promotion of the Arboretum. Tasks include creating press lists, mailing press releases and organizing photographs. Development Membership volunteers work with development office staff and assist in all aspects of membership, annual giving, and special event mailings. Tasks include labeling, stuffing, and sorting. Volunteers usually come on the same day of the week on a regular basis.