Volunteer

We start plant receiving early on Wednesday morning before the sale date.

Plant unloading – cart
Wednesday, Thursday
Ability to lift 20 pounds
Lifting and bending continuously throughout shift
Move plants from trucks to staging areas within Grandstand, and then place them in their assigned table locations. Knowledge of plants useful but not necessary. Bring gardening or work gloves!  Sign up online now

Plant unloading – truck
Wednesday, Thursday (and Saturday)
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Long arms and height are necessary
Ability to walk up and down truck ramps repeatedly
Lifting and bending continuously throughout shift
Help unload tall, heavy rolling racks of plants from trucks. This means working with the truck driver on a lift-gate or rolling the racks down ramps. The racks are heavily loaded, so a long reach and height are necessary. Non-slip shoes or workboots! Bring work gloves.  Sign up online now

Bulb bagging
Wednesday
Work standing up throughout shift; otherwise, low physical demands
Place required number of bulbs or roots in each bag, staple bag shut with label provided, and place in bin.  Sign up online now

Plant labeling, outside
Thursday
Standing and walking throughout with some kneeling and lifting
Ability to lift 20 pounds
Detail orientation and cooperative interaction with others
Place plant label sticks one per plant or pack in flats as directed. Move flats around as needed. Working outside.

Seed organizing and flat-cutting
Thursday
Standing and walking throughout with some sitting
Detail orientation and hand dexterity
Prepare seed packets for sale and place on shelves, cut apart black flats of plants. Sign up online now