Volunteering at the Arboretum

Volunteers contribute substantially in the areas of gardening, special events staffing, Visitor Center staffing, publications, surveying, database maintenance and public relations.

Throughout the year volunteer opportunities may be available at the Arboretum working on events, greeting the public at the Visitor Center or joining a work party to make improvements on the trails and collections.

We rely on and very much appreciate the support we receive from our team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, just fill in the form below and we'll be in touch with you.

Current Volunteer Position Openings

Visitor Center Greeter: Every Tuesday 12:30pm-4pm

Visitor Center Greeter: Every Saturday 11am-2pm

If you are interested in these positions, please call Mary Abplanalp, Volunteer Coordinator at
(503) 823-4477 and or submit name here

Volunteer Opportunities at Hoyt Arboretum

Volunteer Greeter

Greet visitors and offer assistance with maps and general information, memberships and retail sales. Shifts are 1/2 day once per week usually.

Tour Docent

Guide Hoyt Arboretum 1 1/2 hour park trail tours on Saturdays Spring through Fall. One Saturday a month per Tour Docent, generally.

Garden Grounds Crew

Assist Curator with upkeep of park grounds and tree and plant collections. Shifts are usually 1/2 or full day once per week, or as arranged with the Volunteer Coordinator.

Data Entry/Information Management

Assist Program Director with record keeping. Part time with flexible hours.

Volunteer Librarian

Manage Horticultural Reference Book Collection of the Bill De Wesse Public Library. Flexible hours, part time.

Hoyt Arboretum Volunteers are Stewards of the Living Tree Museum promoting conservation, education and recreation!

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