Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in the Adkins Arboretum Volunteer Program. Volunteers are essential to carrying out our mission to protect the health of the Chesapeake Bay through the preservation and restoration of native landscapes. Your responses below will help us match your talents and interests to our volunteer opportunities.

Personal Information

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First Name (Required)

Middle Initial

Last Name (Required)

Email Address (Required)

Phone (Required)

Mailing Address (Required)

Emergency Contact Name (Required)

Emergency Contact Phone (Required)

DOB (optional)

Select your areas of interest.

Cultivated gardens
Group tours
Special events
Native plant sales
Youth programs
Outreach

How did you learn about Adkins Arboretum?

Please list any hobbies, skills, or special knowledge you think would help in your volunteering.

What types of volunteer projects would be least comfortable for you?

Work Experience Beginning with Most Recent

Employer #1 (Required)

Your Position or Title (Required)

Number of Years (Required)

Employer #2

Your Position or Title

Number of Years

References

Please list the names and email addresses of two people not related to you whom we may contact as references.

Reference #1 name (Required)

Reference #1 email (Required)

Reference #2 name (Required)

Reference #2 email (Required)

Background

If you have any special needs that we should plan for, please let us know

Have you ever been convicted of, pled no contest to, or received a deferred or suspended sentence for a crime more serious than a parking or speeding offense in this or any other state, territory, or country?

If yes, please give the date, nature of offense, and disposition

A criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from volunteering but may be considered as it relates to the specifics of the volunteer position for which you are applying. Please give all the facts so that a decision can be made.

Statement of Good Faith

If appointed as a volunteer, I agree to abide by the philosophies and policies of Adkins Arboretum and to fulfill the volunteer responsibilities to the best of my ability. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of my statements are true, correct, complete, and made in good faith.

Applicant signature (type your name) (Required)

Date (Required)

Applicants are required to attend a volunteer interview/orientation prior to beginning their volunteer experience. We look forward to meeting you soon!

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