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For more information about any of these volunteer opportunities, call Mary Veale,
Volunteer Coordinator, at:
610-566-9134, ext. 205
or mveale@tylerarboretum.org
Current Volunteer Positions
Invasive Plant Removal
Tyler Arboretum is forming a volunteer project / group to assist on the removal of invasive plant species here at Tyler. This group of volunteer would work in an on-going basis to remove and control invasive growth and spread in targeted areas along our trails and in our natural areas.
School Program Guides
Help school groups discover the wonders of plants, nature, and history. Assist Educators with School Field Trips and Outreach programs by leading tours and information sessions for students, preschool through 6th grade. Training is provided, and topics vary seasonally. Field trips are scheduled on weekdays year round, with the busiest seasons being spring and fall. Volunteer commitment is 1.5 hours, twice a month minimum.
History Tour Guides
Tyler offers tours for visitors of our historic Lachford Hall and Painter Library every Sunday from 1 to 4 pm from April through October. History Tour Guides play an important role educating visitors and groups. Tour Guides will receive special training on the history of the Minshall/Painter/Tyler family, the history and development of the Arboretum property, and our historic buildings and inventory. New Guides will be paired with veteran guides. A background in history is not required. The volunteer commitment is a minimum of one afternoon per month.
Special Events Volunteer
Volunteer will assist with event set-up tasks such as setting tables, arranging food, decorating, etc. Volunteer for just one event or for several; there are about 2 dozen events per year.
Shopping Volunteer
Love to shop? Then you might just be the perfect volunteer for this job. The Shopping Volunteer will shop for events as needed on an on-going basis and purchase items for the event. The volunteer will also be responsible for transporting items back to Tyler. The Shopping Volunteer will be provided with a detailed list of items needed, a method of payment for purchase of the requested items, and a list of stores/store locations where items can be purchased.
For more information about any of these volunteer opportunities, call Mary Veale,
Volunteer Coordinator, at 610-566-9134, ext. 205 or mveale@tylerarboretum.org
