Youth groups, churches, business and service organizations, or individuals can host events and donate the proceeds to Austin’s House. Some examples of past events include: bake sales, car washes, ice cream socials, sidewalk business events, raffles, garage sales, fashion show, craft fairs, poker run, and children’s birthday parties.
Volunteers help with races, galas, festivals, golf tournaments, telethons, administrative work and so much more.
Help sort and box packages that will be sent to our troops overseas.
Property maintenance and improvement projects large and small – volunteers have built picnic shelters, assembled greenhouses, cleared hiking trails in the woods, made new hiking trails, painted, repaired fencing, cleared brush along fences, planted trees, improved drainage
Help set up, clean up, or serve in a variety of roles during the event.
Through the years, many Boy and Girl Scout Troops have participated in service days at the Arboretum. As these young men and women help beautify the grounds, they are learning the value of service to their community, and the importance of public horticulture.
Volunteers help maintain and beautify the grounds at the Arboretum through Dig in the Dirt days (Tuesday mornings) and our Adopt-a-Collection program (on their own schedule, after completing training).
Support social events – decorate, cook, serve food, play music, and dance with residences at our many social events, including monthly birthday dances and holiday picnics and celebrations. No holiday is too small — we like to celebrate them all!
Become a foster, attend events, raise money for the cats, help care for the cats, play with the cats to love and socialize them, and much more!
Whether you’re passionate about the environment, recycling, youth, gardening, or anything else related to a cleaner and greener Covington, we would love to have you be a part of our team!