Adults and students, if you cannot contribute time on a regular basis, consider volunteering for events.
Occasional
Teens, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
Individuals, Families
Event support
On-site
Weekends
Arboretum School Docent
Each Docent leads a small group of children, grades 3-6, two or three mornings a month on a two hour tour, generally from October to mid-June. There are two types of tours offered Tuesday through Friday mornings, one focusing on the dynamic plant collections and the other on our rich local history.
Weekly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Outdoor
Formal
Weekdays
Los Voluntarios
Los Voluntarios is a group of almost 300 women and men. Membership is open to adults and requires a minimum of 50 hours of service annually. Depending upon availability, volunteer assignments may include administrative and customer services, educational programming, gardening, gift shop, library, school tour docents, historic preservation, floral arrangements, Santa Anita Depot docents, walking tour docents, membership services and special events.
Occasional
55+, Adults
Individuals, Groups (2-10)
Event support, Indoor, Outdoor
Formal
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
Group Volunteers
Organizations (i.e. corporate, school groups, Scouts, etc.) are invited to arrange for group volunteer projects. Please note: LA County mandates a minimum age of 14 for all volunteers, no exceptions.
Occasional
Teens, 55+, Adults
Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families
Event support, Indoor, Outdoor
On-site
Evenings, Weekends
Student Volunteers
High school students (minimum age of 14) can participate in the year-round Student Volunteer Program to fulfill community service hours requirements for school or for personal enjoyment and experience. Student volunteers are needed in a variety of areas on an on-going basis, including the Membership and Visitor Services Office, Gift Shop, administrative offices, gardens and greenhouses as well as for one-time only special events
Occasional
Teens
Individuals
Office work, Event support, Indoor
On-site
Evenings, Weekends
How you help
Volunteers are one of the great strengths of our organization, serving as an invaluable resource in making our programs possible. Volunteers provide the garden with vital support by guiding visitors through the grounds, staffing special events, maintaining the gardens, working in the Visitor Services Office, Garden & Gift Shop and Arboretum Library as well as behind the scenes through a host of other activities.
About us
The Arboretum is an 127-acre botanical garden and historical site located in what was the heart of Rancho Santa Anita in Arcadia. We strive to reflect Southern California’s distinct climate, community and openness to new ideas. In addition to concerts and tours, we offer activities and events that cater to every audience.
