We need your help to ensure our GrowFest plant sale runs smoothly! Each role has two shifts: AM (8:30am to 12:30pm) and PM (12pm to 4pm). All volunteers will have access to our hospitality station.
What role appeals most to you?
PLANT CHECK-OUT: Are you detail-oriented? Do you like fast-paced environments? Do you have previous cashier experience or love numbers and math? This is the role for you! This position will be responsible for checking the prices listed on people's plants, tallying totals, and processing payments using cash and Square. Training will be provided.
CAR & CART: Car and cart logistics are always a big part of this event. You can help by loading purchased plants into cars and returning carts to the cart area for other shoppers to use. Some items are heavy, so volunteers in this position must be able to lift 45 pounds repeatedly. Training will be provided.
PLANT SITTERS ATTENDANT: It's like coat check, but for plants! Because we want people to be able to check out the vendors, enjoy the grounds, or grab a cup of coffee coffee, we're offering the option to drop purchased plants off at Plant Sitters. This role will require you to maintain our system of organizing plants and keep a log of which plants are whose. If you enjoy systems and organizing, this is the job for you! Training will be provided.
GREETER: It's important that everyone who walks onto our grounds during the festival feels welcome and wants to stay! Greeters will be responsible for handing out event guides and MyTally sheets to guests when they arrive. They'll help give directions and encourage people to utilize our Plant Sitters. The afternoon shift will assist with event breakdown as well. If you're outgoing and willing to help direct people, this is the job for you! Training will be provided.
CGC INFO TABLE & SILENT AUCTION: Since this is a big event for us, we expect to get many questions about the CGC! Volunteers in this role will help answer those questions, run our silent auction, hand out self-guided kids' activities, direct people as needed, and more. If you're outgoing and willing to share your love for the CGC, this is the job for you! Training will be provided.
BAKE SALE: Love sweet treats? Help out with our Bake Sale by answering customer questions, serving treats, replenishing coffee, and processing payments. Barista experience and/or a love of baking is strongly preferred for this position. Training will be provided.
HERB BOOTH ASSISTANT: Want to get up close and personal with fresh herbs? This role is for you. Volunteers in this position will be stationed at the Herb Booth with booth chair David, where you'll assist shoppers, help organize the inventory and do your best to ensure the herbs find their perfect homes. Some knowledge of herbs is preferred.
FLOATER: Willing to go wherever you're needed? The Floater position is a catch-all. You'll primarily be moving around the event space providing information to guests and helping out, but we may ask you to pitch in with random jobs as needed! The PM shift will also help with event breakdown. If you have a can-do attitude and are willing to be flexible, this is the job for you! Training will be provided.
What happens after you sign up?
Depending on the role you select, be on the lookout for a follow-up email or phone call with more training information regarding your position and where to check in when you arrive on the day of the sale (Saturday, May 2).
Want to join us? Make sure you’re registered as a CGC volunteer, then…
Questions? Reach out to Brandon at volunteer@civicgardencenter.org