Nature Needs You - Join our Volunteers!

If you enjoy being outdoors or sharing your love of nature with others, consider joining the volunteers at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.

Volunteers help with education programs, conservation projects, guest services, special events, and behind-the-scenes support.

 

Opportunities are available both weekends and weekdays, and the commitment is as little as 2 hours a month.

Some of the things you can do as a volunteer:

• Work outside on trails and conservation projects
• Introduce nature to the next generation as a School Tour Guide
• Learn about nature up-close as part of the Discovery Room Team
• Share your appreciation for the natural resources as a Weekend Tour Guide
• For more information, view our volunteer opportunities.

Now's a great time to start!

Fall Volunteer Orientation is Saturday, September 6 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Join us to learn about the Arboretum's history, mission and programs, take a tour of the building and grounds and find out more about the opportunities available.

At the orientation, you can fill out a volunteer application and schedule a time to meet with our volunteer coordinator.

Training for specific volunteer jobs will be scheduled on later dates in September.

To register for the orientation or for more information, email.

Become an AMIGO of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center!

AMIGO stands for the Aline McAshan Interpretive Guide Organization – one of the first volunteer jobs at the Nature Center was to lead tours for the public. Aline McAshan was the mother-in-law of Mrs. Susan McAshan who contributed the initial funding for a building for children’s nature study in 1967. In 1975, volunteers who were building trails and leading tours, organized and formed the AMIGOs.

AMIGO membership is a special, discounted level of Nature Center membership offered only to volunteers. Besides receiving the same benefits as other membership levels, AMIGOs receive a monthly newsletter, and participate in semi-annual social events, field trips, etc.

AMIGO membership is encouraged, but not required of volunteers.