Volunteer Benefits

Becoming a valued volunteer at The Morton Arboretum has its benefits, in addition to the knowledge that you have made a contribution to our goal to plant and conserve trees and other plants for a greener, healthier, more beautiful world.

Benefits for all volunteers

• Free admission to the Arboretum on the days you volunteer
• Free beverage coupon on the days that you volunteer
• Arboretum's Branches newsletter—just for volunteers!

Benefits after 40 volunteer hours in a calendar year

• Free admission to the Arboretum for volunteer and one guest at any time
• Opportunity to take selected tuition-free classes
• Invitation to the annual Summer Volunteer Recognition Party
• 20% discount on all Arboretum Store purchases
• 20% discount on Membership purchases (Individual, Family, Family Plus, & Friend)
• Borrowing privileges in the Sterling Morton Library