Ground Services Volunteer Program

Anyone can be a volunteer at the Arboretum. You don't have to be a student or staff. We will work with any individual, student organization, corporate/community service group, Scouts and youth groups needing a community service project.

The Arboretum needs help with:

  • Campus clean up.
  • Campus Harvest program.
  • Date Palm Germplasm at Polytechnic campus.
  • Garden maintenance.
  • Roses.
  • Watering and tree care.

Getting Started

To volunteer for the Arboretum:

  • Contact Deborah Thirkhill, Volunteer Program Coordinator:
  • Groups that wish to schedule a volunteer community service project for the Arboretum can call or email the Volunteer Coordinator.

Tree Campus Designation Badge 
ASU has earned the designation Tree Campus USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota.