Become a Volunteer Guide

• Play a key role at the Arboretum by welcoming visitors and leading tours.
• Meet Arboretum staff; attend workshops, lectures, and field trips.
• Enthusiasm and an interest in the environment are all you need!
• Four weeks of comprehensive training in adult and children’s tours includes techniques in “understanding your audience” and “going with the flow” followed by 2 month apprenticeship. Learn from experienced guides by following tours. Get practical experience by leading tours.

Week 1: Guide orientation and Arboretum history
Week 2: Children’s tour experience
Week 3: Non-touring programs and other volunteer opportunities with the guides
Week 4: Adult tour experience and basic botany

Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to become volunteer guides and help make a positive contribution to the Arboretum and the community at large.

The class will take a “subject related” tour of the Arboretum every session, please dress appropriately.

For more information about the program call 215- 247-5777 ext. 128.

4 Mondays and Wednesdays and 2 Saturdays:
March 5, 7, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28
10 am – 12 noon

Members: Free
Non-members: $50 for one-year membership