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Flexible Schedule
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Kirtland, OH 44094
Gardening Assistants at Holden Arboretum may be among the healthiest people. That’s because gardening is physically and psychologically therapeutic. Volunteering is emotionally rewarding. Volunteers help maintain and preserve the accessioned plants and horticultural displays throughout the Holden Arboretum’s gardens. It is this intensive on-going care that keeps our gardens looking great. Volunteers will also assist the horticulturist with new plant installations that enhance the beauty of our gardens for years to come. Gardening Assistant responsibilities include weeding, deadheading, seasonal bed clean up, planting and dividing perennials, applying mulch or compost, raking, pruning, planting grass and other tasks. Volunteers give 2-3 hours on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday morning from April through early November. Weekly shifts are preferred, but volunteers can come less than that if needed. Students that are only available a few weeks over the summer are welcome. Horticulturists provide instructions and tools for each shift. New volunteers to Holden Forests & Gardens complete our online orientation, which starts with a video followed by online orientation slides.
Date Posted: 2024-06-26
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Flexible Schedule
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Kirtland, OH 44094
Pollinators are pulling into the station at the Holden Arboretum this summer... get ready to be inspired by an imaginative world of miniature trains and larger-than-life botanical sculptures. The exhibit features G-scale model trains chugging through a landscape of iconic sculptures that depict unique plants from around the globe, paired with the insects and animals they depend on for pollination. And in an inventive twist, everything is built from natural and botanical materials. As a Pollinator Express Conductor, you will be engaging with the visitors by sharing the facts about G-scale model railroads and helping create a deeper understanding of the pollinators and plants that call Holden Arboretum home. Additionally, you will help guests orient themselves on the grounds and share other offerings that Holden Arboretum has in store for them during their visit. We anticipate a surge in non-members for this exhibit running May 25 - September 8, so we are looking for volunteers who are passionate about the Arboretum and our mission. This opportunity is perfect for those who can bestow newcomers with all the great activities and opportunities that the Arboretum campus has to offer. Responsibilities: Support staff and serve as a positive representative of Holden Forests & Gardens Follow supervisor instructions to complete tasks Greet guests when they arrive at exhibit Facilitate learning about the plants and the animals and the environment(s) they can be found in Let visitors know about the story trail and, as appropriate, share recommendations for other on-site children's’ activities such as train table and discovery kits in the Visitor Center, Buckeye Bud’s Adventure Woods, NEST Assist guests with wayfinding around the Arboretum Answer questions about the exhibit and the Holden Arboretum in an accurate and unbiased manner Monitor operation of the trains and quickly fix derailments Work cooperatively with on-duty staff, including guest services monitor who will also be stationed at the exhibit site Watch for guest interference with operations (no touching, climbing, hanging from any structure); report to Holden Arboretum Police if guests do not cooperate Fill in log with issues (# of derailments, guest interference, plants that may need assistance) and any other comments at the end of each shift Potentially other maintenance-related responsibilities, to be handled on a case-by-case basis and by interest/availability only Demonstrate positive guest interaction and model strong customer service Additional related tasks as needed Outcomes/Impact: Increases visitor engagement by sharing highlights of the Pollinator Express exhibit Connects visitors to the importance of pollinators and the different types of pollinators around the world
Date Posted: 2024-05-16
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Flexible Schedule
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Kirtland, OH 44094
The Corning Library at the Holden Arboretum, along with the Eleanor Squire Library at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, serve as centers for research, relaxation, and reading in the areas of botany, horticulture, environmental issues, and gardening and are collectively among the largest circulating libraries of its type in the country. Most of the library's assets are available for loan to members and volunteers, as well as serving as a valuable resource for staff and researchers. The circulating collection is comprised of books and periodicals (both popular magazines and journals). There are also non-circulating collections of archives, historical texts, and/or rare books at both locations. Volunteers assist patrons in their search for materials, checking items in/out, shelving and shifting, recording and answering reference questions, and general customer service interactions. Additionally, special projects such as cataloging, archival indexing, creating displays, and digitization are available. Responsibilities: Support staff and serve as a positive representative of Holden Forests & Gardens Follow supervisor instructions to complete tasks Provide customer service to members and guests of all ages in the library, answering reference questions as able or recording them in the question tracker Circulation of materials (check-in, checkout) Assist visitors in locating library materials Assist with library maintenance projects such as cataloging, removing items from the collection, and processing periodicals Help library staff with other research or clerical projects, as needed Shelving and shifting books Perform opening and closing procedures Maintain the safety of people and plants Attend trainings, orientations or clinics as required Additional related tasks as needed New volunteers need to complete the Holden Forests & Gardens online orientation and application.
Date Posted: 2024-06-26
