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Volunteer
OpportunitiesThe Frelinghuysen Arboretum is a 127 acre tract of rolling terrain planted with collections of trees, shrubs and flowers for the education and enjoyment of the public. It also serves as the headquarters for the Morris County Park Commission. A Colonial Revival Mansion built in 1891 for George Griswold Frelinghuysen as a summer residence and known as Whippany Farm was donated to the Park Commission by his daughter Matilda E. Frelinghuysen in 1969 is now the Administration Building.
The Haggerty Education Center, opened in 1989, consists of two classrooms, a horticultural library and a multipurpose auditorium for lectures, exhibits and special events. A series of home demonstration gardens surrounds the building. The grounds also contain several walking trails as well as other gardens displaying an extensive collection of plant materials.
The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in cooperation with the Morris County Park Commission sponsor numerous programs. These programs include adult workshops, lectures, bus trips and a spring Plant Sale as well as children's gardening programs and elementary school workshops. Volunteers are absolutely essential to our operation. We could not function without our volunteers' help.
We are looking to form a pool of photographers we can call on to photograph events at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. A digital camera will be provided. Photography experience is helpful. Volunteers will be asked to take photos of speakers, the staff and volunteers working at these events, and of the attendees. These photos may appear in Arboretum Leaves, on our web site or used in local publications. Volunteer photographers will receive complimentary admittance to any event they cover. For more details call Marge Hulstrunk, Volunteer Coordinator, at (973) 631-5049 between 9:00am and 4:00pm Monday thru Wednesday to schedule an interview. Please be prepared to bring samples of your work.
Botanic gardens worldwide use a variety of educational tools. A “Discovery Cart” is an increasingly popular tool for engaging garden visitors in conversations about plants. If you like talking with the public and have free time on Saturdays or Sundays, May through October— you might enjoy becoming a Frelinghuysen Arboretum Discovery Cart Docent. To learn more about The Frelinghuysen Arboretum’s participation in an international study of Discovery Carts through Botanic Garden Conservation International (www.bgci.org) and to volunteer as a Discovery Cart Docent please email Lesley Parness at lparness@morrisparks.net. Docents receive training, snacks and neat aprons to wear!
Some volunteer help is needed for special events and during the busy seasons. However, other volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year on a weekly or monthly basis. Some jobs involve working inside, others are outdoors or a combination of the two. Volunteers work under the guidance of our professional staff. There are a variety of ways you can help.
Illustrate and prepare displays, posters and informational materials for exhibits or school classes. Volunteer time: 3-4 hours, as needed.
Assist the staff with the youth gardening programs by teaching participants ages 7-13 to plant and care for their individual garden plots. Volunteer time: 4 hours on 11 Saturday mornings in the spring and/or 1 or 2 mornings per month, as needed.
Create flower arrangements to be displayed at the Haggerty Education Center. Volunteer time: 1 or 2 mornings per month or as needed. Materials will be provided.
Assist with mailings and other clerical assignments. Greet Arboretum visitors. Help package printed materials or seeds and labels for school classes, Community Gardens and other programs. Work on a variety of essential tasks. Volunteer time: 2 to 3 hours per week.
Conduct general tours of the Arboretum on Saturday or Sunday afternoons mid-April through October. Volunteer time: 2 hours once or twice a month. Training provided during March.
Teach workshops on plant-related subjects to school classes, grades 1-6. Training includes instruction by the staff and assisting and observing other instructors. Volunteer time: 2 hours per workshop, spring and fall.
Assist Library Chairman with re-shelving, cataloging and other library duties. Volunteer time: 3 hours per week.
Assist Friends' Secretary in sending out membership renewal notices/ Volunteer time: 3 hours per week.
Assist at Special Events with such duties as hospitality, hostessing or other tasks as needed to ensure the success of the event. Help promote membership by acquainting the public with the special advantages the Friends offer. Volunteer time: as needed.
Help maintain a trail or portion of a trail in one of Morris County's parks. Adopters may be individuals, families, groups or organizations (clubs, camps, scouts, etc.). Basic and advanced training is provided. Call the Adopt-a-Trail Coordinator, Janet McMillan at 973-326-7604.
GardenWorks, the successful hands on volunteer gardening program sponsored by the Morris County Park Commission, invites you to join our team of gardeners.
Four seasons gardening is offered to anyone who enjoys being outdoors and working in the garden throughout the year. For three hours a week the horticulture volunteers are offered a unique experience working with and learning about plant material and what it takes to maintain a variety of gardens.
Both men and women are encouraged to join. It is a healthful way to have fun doing garden projects that are rewarding and it is an opportunity to get to know other gardeners with similar interests.
Tools are provided and scheduled workshops on sharpening tools, planting, pruning and general garden maintenance held throughout the year.
GardenWorks is also perfect for corporate and gardening groups as well.
For information please contact: Kate Gutierrez, Horticulture Volunteer
Program Specialist @ (973) 326-7266/kgutierrez@morrisparks.net
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