Plant Shop & Polytunnel Volunteer
Plant Shop and Polytunnel Volunteer
We welcome volunteers whatever your level and knowledge of plants. All we ask from you is a willingness to learn, commitment and a sense of humour. Some aspects of this work are physically demanding. Wednesday ,4-5 hours. Plus one Saturday, 4 - 5 hours, per month.
All you need is a packed lunch, a drink and some gardening gloves. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather; extra layers in winter, layers you can shed in summer.
We run a Plant Shop at the Botanical Gardens in Swansea selling trees, shrubs, perennials, vegetables, bulbs and herbs to the public. Each Wednesday throughout the year we meet in the polytunnel just inside the gate of the Botanical Gardens any time from 9:30 am onwards. We open the Shop on a Saturday morning from April to September.
How we do it . . .
In a nutshell: teamwork, enthusiasm, humour and a shared interest in and love of plants. We meet every Wednesday and Saturday from 10am until 2pm. No two weeks are the same as the jobs are constantly changing with the seasons. Everyone’s contribution counts.
Thinking of Volunteering . . .
We are a friendly non-judgemental group of about 30 people of all ages and from all walks of life. We welcome volunteers whatever your level and knowledge of plants. All we ask from you is a willingness to learn, commitment and a sense of humour. We are busy people giving what time we can. Incidentally we are always grateful for any help with photography, computer skills and administration of the charity.
Shop opening hours 2024
Wednesdays – 7th February until - End of November 10am – 2pm
Saturdays - 6th April until End of September
10am – 2pm
As well as running the shop we have a large custom-built work area where we pot up, pot on and propagate plants ready for sale to an appreciative public.
VISIT OUR SHOP
Our plant shop is open on Wednesday and Saturday, 10am to 2 pm.