Volunteer Opportunity Details:

As a receptionist you will greet and welcome people to the U.W. Arboretum and help people have a good visit by answering questions, suggesting tour routes, providing maps and other brochures. Receptionists also answer phones and direct calls to appropriate staff people, and occasionally help with clerical tasks. This is a great position for outgoing people with good communication skills.
Shifts are available weekday mornings and afternoons and weekend afternoons.

We offer training as needed for potential volunteers. Staff and experienced volunteers provide the training. We also offer continuing education opportunities so volunteers can learn more about the Arboretum and the natural world. Volunteers are asked to make an initial commitment of three shifts (4 hours each) per month for six months following training. Good interpersonal skills are essential.

This opportunity is sponsored by: UW-Madison Arboretum

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adult (18+) Individual Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Judy Kingsbury, Volunteer Program Coordinator, (608) 262-5604, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1207 Seminole Highway Madison, WI 53711 (See a map)

Directions:

To reach the Visitor Center from the UW-Madison campus travel south on Mills Street past St. Mary's Hospital. At the stop sign marking the intersection of Mills St., Haywood, Wingra Drive, and Arboretum Drive, turn right onto Arboretum Drive. Go about 2 miles until you reach a large, paved parking lot adjacent to a building. This is the Arboretum Visitor Center. You may also reach the Visitor Center by turning east from Seminole Highway onto Arboretum Drive. Travel about .5 miles to a large, paved parking lot adjacent to a building - that is the Visitor Center. Please call or look at a map for more details and directions to other Arboretum volunteer meeting sites.

Web Site: http://www.uwarboretum.org

Additional Information

Is this an opportunity for youth to volunteer?
	No
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No

Last updated on November 3, 2009

5 Overall Experience   
a relaxed, appreciative environment

I volunteered at the Arboretum a few years ago and worked on their archives. It was a very pleasant environment and everyone was so friendly and appreciative. I'd highly recommend it! posted by katreese on March 9, 2003