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).

Volunteers help with the planning, construction, and utilization of special highlight areas throughout the Arboretum, assist with the planning or implementation of events and programs, or volunteers who have backgrounds in education or horticulture help the Arboretum staff in our classes and tours.

Help with our season events such as: Go Local Cincinnati Garden, Turkeyfoot Trot 5k, Coat Drive, Christmas Donations, and Adopt a Family.

The After School League is based at Cincinnati Public School’s Woodward Career Technical High School. We help youth succeed in school and life by supporting their social and emotional development, academic success and career exploration and planning. Caring adults, both staff and volunteers, create a safe environment for youth to explore their talents, strengths and…

Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Southwestern Ohio (ULYPGSO) is a volunteer auxiliary that targets young professionals ages 21- 40. The mission of the Young Professionals (YPs) is to advance the Urban League Movement through volunteerism, philanthropy and membership development. These volunteers seek to have a transformative effect on the region through service and development…

Contribute your talents and time whether it be assisting with transports, dog walking or helping at adoption events. If you have the time, we can always use your talents. And, your passion!