Morton Arboretum Volunteer Application Form
Please complete this application form if you are interested in becoming a volunteer at The Morton Arboretum. When you have completed the form, click the submit button at the bottom of the page.
Demographic Information
Please provide the following information. It is used only to help us get a better idea of the demographic make-up of our volunteers.
First name:
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Last name:
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Title:
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Ms.
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Nickname:
Type:
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Adult
COD Student
Group
N-ACT Program
Staff
Teen/Student
Youth Volunteer Program Participant
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Street Address:
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Apt/Unit #:
City:
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State:
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IL
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Zip:
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Home phone:
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OK to call me here
Work phone:
OK to call me here
Cell phone:
OK to call me here
Email address:
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Birthday:
Month
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Gender:
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Other
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T-Shirt Size:
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Large
Medium
Small
X-Large
XX-Large
XXX-Large
Education:
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Associates Degree
College Graduate
College Student
Doctorate
Graduate Degree
High School Graduate
High School Student
Trade or Vocational School
Major degree:
My availability is:
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Occasionally
On a project basis
Weekdays only
Weekends only
Skills:
Computer Skills
Master Gardener Certification
Employer
Please enter the information about your most recent employer.
Employer name:
Street 1:
Street 2:
City:
Zip:
Emergency Contact
In an emergency, who should we contact?
First name:
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Last name:
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Home phone:
OK to call here
Work phone:
OK to call here
Cell phone:
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OK to call here
Relationship:
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Family
Friend
Spouse/Partner
Personal References
The Volunteer Office will email two personal references as part of the application process. Please list two references not related to you:
1
2
Employer name:
Employer name:
First name:
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First name:
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Last name:
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Last name:
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Home phone:
OK to call here
Home phone:
OK to call here
Work phone:
OK to call here
Work phone:
OK to call here
Cell phone:
OK to call here
Cell phone:
OK to call here
Email address:
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Email address:
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Volunteer Interest
Please check three areas of greatest interest to you.
Working with the Public:
Arboretum Store
Bike and/or Trail Safety Patrol
Children's Garden/ Early Childhood
Docent Program
Greeter
Library
Membership Desk
Plant Clinic
Visitor Services Desk
Weekend Special Events
Research:
Herbarium
Lab Assistant
Outdoors:
Display Gardens/Collections
Invasive Plant Removal
Natural Resource Areas
Working with Plants:
Botanic Floral Arrangers
Greenhouse Assistant
Monitoring:
Bird Populations
Blooms
Trail Conditions
Other Areas:
Education Programs
Event Coordinating/Team Leader
Clerical:
Data Entry
General Office
Special Skills and Professional Experience
Please list any skills, professional training, interests, hobbies, or other information that would assist us in placing you as a volunteer.
Availability
When are you available to volunteer?
How did you hear about our volunteer program?
Please list as many as apply:
1. Member Newsletter 2.Current Arboretum Volunteer (include volunteer name)
3. School Service Learning Program 4. Work Wellness Program 5.Other.
Why Volunteer
Please let us know why you are interested in volunteering with The Morton Arboretum. You must complete this section to be considered for the volunteer program.
Background Check
Background checks are required in some Arboretum assignments. Do we have your permission to request a background check?
I Agree
I understand and agree that submitting this application form does not automatically register me as a Morton Arboretum volunteer, and that there may be certain qualifications I must meet, including the acceptance of established volunteer policies and procedures before I may begin volunteering.
By submitting this form, I attest that the information I have provided on the form is true and accurate.
I Agree
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