Volunteer

Plant Receiving

Adult volunteer and two students moving plants from a truck

Plant receiving shifts on Wednesday and Thursday are generally full at this point, though occasionally a spot opens up so it may be worth checking.

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

Plant receiving
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

Bulb bagging
Wednesday, Thursday
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 and seed prep
Thursday
Standing and walking throughout
Detail orientation
Place plant label sticks one per plant or pack in flats as directed. Write prices or put stickers on seed packets and organize packets in boxes. Sign up online now