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Published 10/10/25 12:02PM

Educational Programming Volunteers - Tour Guides, Event Assistants, Activity Cart Hosts

Edith J Carrier Arboretum at James Madison University
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Harrisonburg, VA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Tour guides require extra training tours and are asked to commit to 1-2 tours per month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Educational Programming Volunteers - Tour Guides, Event Assistants, Activity Cart Hosts

    Do you enjoy being outdoors and talking to people about plants, gardening and wildlife? Our educational volunteers assist with school field trip tours of the Arboretum. Tours and programs usually last 45 minutes to an hour. Training under an experienced guide is provided. Times vary generally weekdays between 9 and 1. Our education coordinator will work with your schedule and availability.

    Educational volunteers can also assist with our other children's programming, workshops, story times, and events throughout the year, or staff our activity cart in the Family Garden. Please contact us to learn more!

    Location

    On-site
    Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, Virginia, US
    780 University Blvd

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