Arboretum Volunteers

Arboretum Volunteers

The Arboretum depends on its volunteers to help us be one of the most beautiful destinations in metropolitan Kansas City. There are a variety of options available to potential volunteers. Opportunities include:

  • Gardening, weeding, planting, and general maintenance
  • Greeting guests
  • Prairie restoration
  • Educating guests, guiding tours, and hosting field trips
  • Arboretum outreach at external events
  • Helping with seasonal activities and educational events
  • Assisting with weddings and rental events
  • Instruction of special interests topics, including photography, birdwatching, geocaching, art and more.

Volunteers do not need prior knowledge, only a desire to learn.

Become a Volunteer

Long-term volunteers must meet the following requirements:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Submit a City of Overland Park application.
  • Pass a background check.
  • Commit to volunteering 40 hours annually.
  • Attend an orientation session.

Volunteers must also:

  • Have a positive attitude.
  • Adhere to Arboretum and City policies and procedures.
  • Appreciate nature and commit to conserving our natural world.
  • Enjoy meeting new people and providing excellent customer service to visitors of the Arboretum.

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Current Volunteers

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Upcoming Events

Pumpkin Composting

When

November 21, 2024
9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Location

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens