Volunteers are our most valuable resource here at the State Arboretum. We are currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers for our weekly garden crews, as well as for a number of events that occur periodically throughout the year. Note that all volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Take a look at our exciting and rewarding volunteer opportunities below! 

Click here to sign up for our volunteer opportunities!

SPRING VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT DAY SATURDAY, MARCH 22! Come learn about volunteering at Blandy. Sessions at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sign-up on Eventbrite for your FREE ticket 

Weekly Garden Crews

Throughout the growing season we host regular garden volunteer sessions on weekday mornings. Weekly volunteer sessions for the perennial gardens are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the Native Plant Trail sessions are on Wednesdays. During these recurring sessions, you will have the opportunity to work directly with the arboretum’s assistant curators and help take care of various garden spaces throughout Blandy. 

Most of our gardens have a focus on growing native plants, and these sessions are the perfect opportunity to get your hands dirty and learn a great deal about gardening, plant identification, ecology, and more!

Sign up here or at the link above to hear more about these opportunities.

Seasonal/Event-Based Opportunities

In addition to our weekly crews, there are periodic volunteer events throughout the year. These vary by season and tend to happen on weekends. Typical opportunities involve helping to set up and run our annual events, serving as docents and guides during particularly busy weekends, and more. Sign up at the link above to learn more! 

Current Volunteers

Click here to Record your Hours!

New Volunteers: feel free to review the release form you will be asked to sign on your first shift: 

Blandy Experimental Farm/University of Virginia Volunteer Terms of Service