New Volunteer Orientation
When
September 9, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Coronavirus Affects City Services
To prevent the spread of coronavirus in our community, Johnson County Government has ordered residents to stay at home except for essential needs, beginning Tuesday, March 24 for 30 days.
The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Recycling Center, and playgrounds and shelters at City parks are closed, and many other City services are affected by this order.
Arboretum Volunteers
Arboretum Volunteers
The Arboretum depends on its volunteers to help us be one of the most beautiful destinations in metropolitan Kansas City. There are a variety of options available to potential volunteers. Opportunities include:
- Gardening, weeding, planting, and general maintenance
- Greeting guests
- Prairie restoration
- Educating guests, guiding tours, and hosting field trips
- Arboretum outreach at external events
- Helping with seasonal activities and educational events
- Assisting with weddings and rental events
- Instruction of special interests topics, including photography, birdwatching, geocaching, art and more.
Volunteers do not need prior knowledge, only a desire to learn.
Address
8909 W. 179th Street
Overland Park, KS 66013
Phone
913-685-3604
Hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
How to Volunteer
Short-Term Volunteers
Please send an email to volunteercoordinator@opkansas.org if you are interested in a short-term or single-event volunteer opportunity.
Long-Term Volunteers
Long-term volunteers must
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a positive attitude
- Adhere to Arboretum and City policies and procedures
- Appreciate nature and commit to conserving our natural world
- Enjoy meeting new people and providing excellent customer service to guests
- Complete a City of Overland Park application
- Pass a background check
- Commit to volunteering 40 hours annually
- Attend an orientation session after filling out the volunteer interest form
After filling out the interest form, a volunteer coordinator will contact you to arrange an appointment.
Due to the physical and safety requirements of all volunteer programs, the Arboretum reserves the right to suggest other volunteer opportunities that may be a better fit.
Current Volunteers
Current volunteers can access their volunteer profiles to update contact information, receive news, sign up for assignments, and more.
At the Arboretum
At the Arboretum, sign in with your volunteer PIN through VicTouch to check in and out, sign up for additional volunteer opportunities, and view your schedule.
At Home
View your volunteer profile through VicNet.