Volunteer: Welcome & Information Desk VolunteerCreate a welcoming, friendly visitor experience at the Arboretum Visitor Center welcome & information desk volunteer. As a volunteer in the Arboretum visitor center you will greet and welcome people from across Madison and around the world. You'll help people have a good visit by answering questions, suggesting tour routes, providing maps and other brochures. Welcome & information desk volunteers also answer phones and direct calls to appropriate staff people, and occasionally help with clerical tasks. This is a great position for outgoing people with good communication skills who want to foster a welcoming, inclusive experience for visitors of all identities. We offer training as needed for potential volunteers. Staff and experienced volunteers provide the training. We also offer continuing education opportunities so volunteers can learn more about the Arboretum and the natural world. Volunteers are asked to make an initial commitment of two shifts (4 hours each) per month for six months following training. Good interpersonal skills are essential. Fluency in languages other than English is a big plus! If interested in this opportunity, please respond to this post. Nonprofit: Arboretum of UW-Madison Create a welcoming, friendly visitor experience at the Arboretum Visitor Center welcome & information desk volunteer. As a volunteer in the Arboretum visitor center you will greet and welcome people from across Madison and around the world. You'll help people have a good visit by answering questions, suggesting tour routes, providing maps and other brochures. Welcome & information desk volunteers also answer phones and direct calls to appropriate staff people, and occasionally help with clerical tasks. This is a great position for outgoing people with good communication skills who want to foster a welcoming, inclusive experience for visitors of all identities. We offer training as needed for potential volunteers. Staff and experienced volunteers provide the training. We also offer continuing education opportunities so volunteers can learn more about the Arboretum and the natural world. Volunteers are asked to make an initial commitment of two shifts (4 hours each) per month for six months following training. Good interpersonal skills are essential. Fluency in languages other than English is a big plus! If interested in this opportunity, please respond to this post. Nonprofit: Arboretum of UW-Madison Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Nonprofit Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 53711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Ecological Restoration Work PartiesRestore your connection with the natural world at an Arboretum restoration work party! We welcome community members to hands-on restoration work in prairies, woodlands, and wetlands. Get outdoors this spring and restore the prairies, forests, and oak savannas of the U.W. Arboretum. Join other volunteers on the first through fourth Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m. to Noon. Learn about these special places while removing invasive plants, preparing sites for prescribed burns, and sowing seeds. All tools, equipment, training, and refreshments are provided. Participants should wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and be ready to get dirty. Dress for being outdoors. Work parties are canceled in case of inclement weather. Work locations vary from week to week, so check the Arboretum restoration work party page for current schedule and meeting sites. No advance registration needed for individual, adult volunteers. Groups are welcome with advance arrangements, and work days other than Saturdays can be scheduled. Youths are welcome when accompanied by legal guardian/parent, with advance arrangements. Contact the volunteer program manager for more information. For more information visit https://arboretum.wisc.edu/get-involved/volunteer/work-parties/ Nonprofit: Arboretum of UW-Madison Restore your connection with the natural world at an Arboretum restoration work party! We welcome community members to hands-on restoration work in prairies, woodlands, and wetlands. Get outdoors this spring and restore the prairies, forests, and oak savannas of the U.W. Arboretum. Join other volunteers on the first through fourth Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m. to Noon. Learn about these special places while removing invasive plants, preparing sites for prescribed burns, and sowing seeds. All tools, equipment, training, and refreshments are provided. Participants should wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and be ready to get dirty. Dress for being outdoors. Work parties are canceled in case of inclement weather. Work locations vary from week to week, so check the Arboretum restoration work party page for current schedule and meeting sites. No advance registration needed for individual, adult volunteers. Groups are welcome with advance arrangements, and work days other than Saturdays can be scheduled. Youths are welcome when accompanied by legal guardian/parent, with advance arrangements. Contact the volunteer program manager for more information. For more information visit https://arboretum.wisc.edu/get-involved/volunteer/work-parties/ Nonprofit: Arboretum of UW-Madison Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53711 Allow Groups: Yes |