Volunteer Training Classes
Classes meet Thursdays, January 12 through February 16, 9:30 am to noon in the Horticulture Building at the Arboretum.
The classes include docent-led tours of the gardens and facilities, as well as information about the kinds of plants we grow. FREE! Attend one or all of the sessions. We ask for a three hour per month volunteer commitment, but if unavailable for volunteering, a donation of $75 is requested.
Classes spend time in the garden, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
These classes are a wonderful opportunity to learn about the plants and people who make the Arboretum at UCSC a world-class institution.
Volunteers opportunities at the Arboretum include weeding, repotting, leading tours, staffing the library or gift shop, greeting visitors, and helping at events like Hummingbird Day. More information about volunteering can be found on the Volunteer Opportunities page.
Our annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon is on the final day of the classes, Thursday, February 16, from noon to 2 pm.
Continuing volunteers serve a fine feast for our newer volunteers. Staff thank both groups by providing the desserts! For this event we ask that you RSVP to (831) 427-2998 by February 10, so that we'll have plenty of chairs, name tags, and such.
Contact us for more information.
