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Friends of the City of Swansea Botanical Complex

Applications for new Plant Shop  Volunteers has stopped until May 2025

This is owing to lack of space and the loss of one of our polytunnels due to the storm.

Volunteering Opportunities at Swansea Botanical Gardens

Why Volunteer . . .

  • learn new skills
  • meet new people  
  • make a difference
  • and its rewarding   
  • CONTACT US about becoming a Volunteer on the Volunteer Opportunities page.
  • There are two distinct types of Volunteer Opportunities.


  •          1. Polytunnel Plant Shop Volunteer. Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
  •          2. Horticultural Volunteer, support the work of the trained horticulturists. Monday to Friday, half or full days.

What we do . . .

FSBG runs a Plant Shop at the Botanical Gardens in Swansea selling trees, shrubs, herbaceous 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 from 10am to 2pm.   We open the Shop on a Saturday morning from April to September.

The profit from the Shop funds projects in the   Botanical Gardens in Singleton Park. 

 FSBG has invested around £300,000 in the parks over the past twenty years and Volunteering in Swansea at the Botanical Gardens is very popular and is an important element of the work.

Find out more about Volunteering
A volunteer potting up plants

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.

Find out more about the Plant Shop
Volunteers at work in the plant shop

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.


Volunteer potting up plants

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.

The plant shop at Swansea Botanical Gardens

What you will need . . .

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.


Ways to get in touch with us . . .

Come to chat with us at the polytunnel Plant Shop just inside the gate of the Botanical Gardens in Singleton Park any Wednesday from February onwards.  


Or send us an email using the CONTACT FORM on the Volunteer Opportunities page.

Volunteering within the Botanical Gardens working with trained horticulturalists

FSBG are looking to increase the number of volunteers who have been working in partnership with Parks staff over the last 6 years within the Botanical Gardens. The volunteering opportunity is based on the principle that Garden staff provide the direction and day to day management, while volunteers contribute their time, flexibility and specialist skills. 

How can I volunteer?

  •  Volunteers will dedicate either one full day or one half day per week to helping at the Botanical Gardens, Singleton Park, Monday to Fridays only.
  • Volunteer within the Botanical Gardens will be supporting the work of the trained horticulturists by helping out with the basic maintenance of the Botanical Gardens plant collections and the general upkeep of the Botanical Gardens. This is a unique opportunity to work with the diverse plant collection within the Botanical Gardens and gain new knowledge and skills.

Activities will be under the direction of Parks Department staff.

If you have an interest and skills in horticulture and would like to become a Horticultural Volunteer  supporting  the work of the trained horticulturists. Monday to Friday, half or full days. Please complete the CONTACT FORM on the Volunteer Opportunities page  for a role description, application form and  further information.

Volunteers Photo Gallery

Become a Horticultural Volunteer at Swansea Botanical Gardens
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