Needs From: Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley

Volunteer: Weekend Waterer Volunteer Opportunity

Help keep our gardens thriving! Weekend Waterers play a vital role by ensuring our plants stay hydrated during the hottest days. Volunteers will assist with watering garden beds, containers, and newly planted areas. Perfect for those who enjoy peaceful mornings or quiet evenings among the flowers. Training and equipment provided just bring your love for plants and a willingness to get a little wet!

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Help keep our gardens thriving! Weekend Waterers play a vital role by ensuring our plants stay hydrated during the hottest days. Volunteers will assist with watering garden beds, containers, and newly planted areas. Perfect for those who enjoy peaceful mornings or quiet evenings among the flowers. Training and equipment provided just bring your love for plants and a willingness to get a little wet!

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50701

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Garden Volunteer Opportunity

Get your hands in the dirt and help our gardens grow! General Garden Volunteers assist with a variety of seasonal tasks, including weeding, planting, mulching, deadheading, and basic garden maintenance. No experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and a love for the outdoors. This is a great way to stay active, meet fellow plant lovers, and make a visible impact on the beauty of the Arboretum. All tools and guidance provided!

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Get your hands in the dirt and help our gardens grow! General Garden Volunteers assist with a variety of seasonal tasks, including weeding, planting, mulching, deadheading, and basic garden maintenance. No experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and a love for the outdoors. This is a great way to stay active, meet fellow plant lovers, and make a visible impact on the beauty of the Arboretum. All tools and guidance provided!

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50701

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Weed Eating Volunteer Opportunity

Join our grounds team to help keep the Arboretum looking neat and well-maintained! Weed Eating Volunteers use a provided weed whacker to trim grass and weeds along paths, fences, and garden edges. This is a great role for those who enjoy hands-on outdoor work and don’t mind a little noise and mess. Training, safety gear, and equipment are provided, just bring closed-toe shoes and a can-do attitude!

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Join our grounds team to help keep the Arboretum looking neat and well-maintained! Weed Eating Volunteers use a provided weed whacker to trim grass and weeds along paths, fences, and garden edges. This is a great role for those who enjoy hands-on outdoor work and don’t mind a little noise and mess. Training, safety gear, and equipment are provided, just bring closed-toe shoes and a can-do attitude!

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50701

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Before/After Hours Children’s Garden Clean-Up at the Arboretum

Help us keep the Children’s Garden beautiful and ready for play! Volunteers will assist with light garden maintenance such as weeding, raking, tidying paths, picking up toys, and preparing spaces for our youngest visitors. This is a great opportunity for early birds or evening helpers to enjoy the gardens in a peaceful setting while making a meaningful impact. All tools are provided, just bring your enthusiasm!

Available times:

Monday–Saturday: Before 9 AM or after 6 PM

Sunday: Before 11 AM or after 6 PM

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Help us keep the Children’s Garden beautiful and ready for play! Volunteers will assist with light garden maintenance such as weeding, raking, tidying paths, picking up toys, and preparing spaces for our youngest visitors. This is a great opportunity for early birds or evening helpers to enjoy the gardens in a peaceful setting while making a meaningful impact. All tools are provided, just bring your enthusiasm!

Available times:

Monday–Saturday: Before 9 AM or after 6 PM

Sunday: Before 11 AM or after 6 PM

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50701

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Mowing Volunteers Needed

Help us keep the Cedar Valley Arboretum looking its best! We're seeking volunteers to assist with mowing and general lawn care throughout the growing season. Whether you have experience with riding mowers or are just willing to learn, your time and effort will make a big difference in maintaining our beautiful grounds. Training and equipment are provided.

Flexible scheduling is available!

*You will be given your own section of the land that will be your responsibility to mow.*

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Help us keep the Cedar Valley Arboretum looking its best! We're seeking volunteers to assist with mowing and general lawn care throughout the growing season. Whether you have experience with riding mowers or are just willing to learn, your time and effort will make a big difference in maintaining our beautiful grounds. Training and equipment are provided.

Flexible scheduling is available!

*You will be given your own section of the land that will be your responsibility to mow.*

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50701

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Arboretum Ambassadors Needed

Love nature and enjoy meeting people? Become a volunteer ambassador at the Arboretum! Help us in the gift shop with sales, memberships, restocking, guest check-ins, and even leading occasional tours. Ambassadors also have the opportunity to assist in light marketing to help spread the word about events, classes, and donation & sponsorship opportunities. Flexible shifts, a beautiful setting, and a chance to support our green spaces - what could be better?

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Love nature and enjoy meeting people? Become a volunteer ambassador at the Arboretum! Help us in the gift shop with sales, memberships, restocking, guest check-ins, and even leading occasional tours. Ambassadors also have the opportunity to assist in light marketing to help spread the word about events, classes, and donation & sponsorship opportunities. Flexible shifts, a beautiful setting, and a chance to support our green spaces - what could be better?

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50701

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer at the Arboretum

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back? We’re always looking for volunteers to help in the gift shop, gardens, events, and more! Flexible schedules, a beautiful environment, and a welcoming team await.

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back? We’re always looking for volunteers to help in the gift shop, gardens, events, and more! Flexible schedules, a beautiful environment, and a welcoming team await.

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50701

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Tractor Driver

Drive Tractors and Gators during CV Arboretum's events throughout the season.

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Drive Tractors and Gators during CV Arboretum's events throughout the season.

Agency: Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50701

Allow Groups: No