Teen Leadership Council

The Teen Leadership Council (TLC) was launched in 2014 by the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden (DABS) Volunteer Staff. The program has evolved into a leadership opportunity for high school students by building interpersonal and leadership skills

he mission of the Teen Leadership Council is to develop a committed team of teen leaders who dedicate their time and efforts to support the Dallas Arboretum. Program members volunteer throughout the school year(August
- May). They go above and beyond leading volunteers and creating abridge between other teens within their school and community with the Dallas Arboretum.

Active Teen Leadership Council members are required to:

• Serve as a leader to other student volunteers at the Dallas Arboretum
• Attend at least 3 out of 4 general meetings each school year
• Organize two group days (one day, one evening) for Holiday Village with 10-20 volunteers
• Individually volunteer a total of 16 hours (outside of Holiday Group Days):
  Children’s Garden Program Assistant, Omni Globe, Special Projects, alternative Group Day, Team Building, etc.
• Assist Volunteer Staff during individual volunteer shifts
• Actively promote the Dallas Arboretum and its volunteer opportunities

• Must be at least 14
• Orientation or Training
• August 2025 - May 2026
• Must be a high school freshman to senior during the  school year.
  
  Participants 18+ (or turning 18 during the 25-26 program year) must complete a background check through the Volunteer Office

To learn more or apply, reach out to ysaucedo