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Volunteer Opportunities : Docent Program

Becoming an Arboretum Docent

Do you want to learn more about high-elevation native plants? Are you interested in the natural history of Flagstaff and the surrounding area? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge with others? If so, you’re an ideal candidate for our docent-training program. Docents are volunteer educators who interpret our educational message to the public on daily tours.

Why become a docent?

In addition to the satisfaction of providing a valuable community service, you’ll receive continuing education with expert instruction, a broad assortment of instructional materials, access to our reference library, invitations to “brown bag” get-togethers, a field trip to the Desert Botanical Garden, a docent hat, and a name tag.

Requirements

  • Fee: We require a $75 fee for the training program ($50 is reimbursed after 25 hours of tours).
  • Attendance: You must attend 15 training classes (missed classes can be made up).
  • Service: You must provide at least 25 hours of service during the tour season (May 1– October 31). Service includes one weekend day per 6 weeks.
  • Commitment: We require at least a 1-year commitment.
  • Membership: We ask that docents maintain an annual Arboretum membership.

Training Schedule [ Current Schedule ]

Training takes place in March and April on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1:30–3:30 PM in the Horticulture Center classroom unless otherwise indicated.

Registration

Registration materials will be available at the introductory session. You can also complete an application form in advance. The $75 training fee and membership fee (if applicable) are required by the first day of training; you can bring these to the introductory session or mail them to 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff AZ, 86001. Please RSVP for the introductory program before Feb.25.