We will be hosting our TreeMaster course on the evening of Wednesday, September 13th. Anyone is welcome to join in if they are interested in becoming one of our amazing lead volunteers! Please register here.

A TreeMaster is a volunteer who has received training on volunteer management, proper planting techniques and care and maintenance of trees. TreeMasters serve as volunteer leaders at our planting events and TreeAdoptions throughout Charlotte.  They help with event setup, tree and mulch placement, volunteer engagement, and event breakdown.

How do I become a TreeMaster 

Anybody interested should attend this workshop, featuring the history of TreesCharlotte, our planting practices, and a Q&A.  Training is suited for all levels of arboriculture knowledge.  Upon completion of the certification course, graduates will be provided opportunities to put their knowledge into action by serving as volunteer leaders. The tree planting season in Charlotte runs from October to early April. 

Training Planting

Following the training, graduates will be provided an opportunity to get hands-on experience with a tree planting on the morning of September 16th. This add-on training session is not required but strongly encouraged.

What is the time commitment?

TreeMasters are asked to commit to volunteer at a minimum of 3 regularly scheduled tree planting/adoption events annually (each about 5 hours).