Gift Shop Host
***Currently Placing Volunteers***
The Mary Ellen Mulder Arboretum Gift Shop, located inside the Graham Visitors Center, has been volunteer-staffed since it opened in 1985. We offer a thoughtful selection of nature-themed gifts, books, jewelry, body products, and more, with all sales supporting core programs at the Arboretum.
As a Gift Shop Host, you’ll receive training and ongoing support, along with plenty of opportunities to connect with Arboretum staff and be part of a welcoming volunteer community. This role focuses on engaging with visitors, offering helpful information, and creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in the shop.
Shifts are available Tuesdays through Sundays at the following times:
- 10:00am–1:00pm
- 1:00pm–4:00pm
The Gift Shop is open to the public from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily, except for Mondays.
This opportunity is ideal for people who enjoy working independently, interacting with the public, and prefer a low-physical-demand role in an indoor setting.
Requirements:
- We ask that volunteers commit to at least 2 shifts per month for a minimum of 6 months. (Weekend volunteers may commit to 1 shift per month.)
- Must be 18 years or older
- Should be comfortable in a guest-facing role, willing to learn a point-of-sale system (Square), able to work independently, and ready to ask for support when needed.
Responsibilities include opening and closing the shop, assisting visitors with purchases and questions, operating the Square register, handling payments, restocking merchandise, keeping the space tidy, and performing light administrative tasks.
