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Volunteer OpportunitiesThe success of the Plant Exchange is a reflection of all the wonderful volunteers who make this happen. A few people giving a couple of hours of their time makes all the difference!
Interested in helping us make a difference? Please fill out the Volunteer Form, email us, or call 510-866-8482. Thanks so much for your support! |
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2nd Saturday Adopt-a-Plant FundraisersThe Plant Exchange would be nothing without it’s dedicated group of volunteers and supporters. We can always use some extra hands at our monthly 2nd Saturday Adopt-a-Plant Fundraisers, held the second Saturday of every month.
We have 2 shifts available for this event
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Sign up below to volunteer for either shift on Saturday, November 13th 2021!
Questions about signing up? Please email us, or call 510-866-8482. Thanks so much for your support!
Note: Our events are located at 4500 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602. Parking is available in the lot at the location. We suggest wearing comfortable clothes, shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. We also suggest bringing a snack if your shift extends over lunch.
Questions about signing up? Please email us, or call 510-866-8482. Thanks so much for your support!
Note: Our events are located at 4500 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602. Parking is available in the lot at the location. We suggest wearing comfortable clothes, shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. We also suggest bringing a snack if your shift extends over lunch.
The Plant Squad
The Plant Squad is our latest addition to The Plant Exchange's volunteer opportunities. This is your chance to get down and dirty with real plants and real gardeners. No public interaction...this is all about the plants!!
Volunteers of all skill levels welcome! We have lots of activities to choose from including:
If you have what it takes to join The Plant Squad, or just want to learn from some gardening enthusiasts, email us or call 510-866-8482.
Volunteers of all skill levels welcome! We have lots of activities to choose from including:
- Trimming and pruning plants
- Learning plant triage
- Repotting plants in need of nourishment
- Unload drop off donations
- Water the nursery
- Compost and recycle all applicable green waste
- Painting signs
- Organizing our warehouse
- Painting and fixing tools and garden furniture
- Preparing for upcoming sales and events
If you have what it takes to join The Plant Squad, or just want to learn from some gardening enthusiasts, email us or call 510-866-8482.
Community Service Work Days
Volunteering is not just limited to monthly fundraisers and weekly plant care.Sometimes our volunteers need to put in some hours to satisfy an order of community service. The Plant Exchange welcomes you with open arms and encourages you to work those hours off at our fun facility. We have plenty of hours available and the work is fun and rewarding. Make your community service into a fun experience that truly helps the environment and the Oakland community. To schedule a volunteer shift for your community service, email us or call 510-866-8482.
Service Group and Corporate Event Opportunities
Volunteering is not just limited to monthly fundraisers and weekly plant care. One of the most unique and fun ways to contribute is to schedule a corporate volunteer day with your coworkers, or a private volunteer day with friends. We welcome service groups of all sizes and ability levels to participate with us on unique projects, and we can tailor activities to fit your group’s specific accommodations. If you are interested in volunteering with your team, or to schedule a private volunteer event, email us or call 510-866-8482.
Volunteering BEFORE the Annual Plant Exchange
In the weeks before the annual plant exchange, we need help doing a variety of tasks, many of which can be accomplished in under an hour. Some are performed at our event space, around town, or in our downtown Oakland office. Activities include:
- Pick up of plant donations from local nurseries
- Put up posters in store windows
- Paint signs
- Distribute flyers
- Help with PR
- Post online to event calendars
- Contact service organizations
- Spruce up early drop-off donations
- Take photos of silent auction and store items
Volunteering At the Annual Plant Exchange
We have various stations where you can help out. You can stay at one station for the entire shift or you can change and try something new. Learn More.
Many of our volunteers have been involved since the beginning in 2007! They keep coming back because it is easy, fast and fun – in other words, no one gets overworked! Plus, it is a great way to meet people and give back to the community. We need your help to keep this going and growing.
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“Because I love gardening, I chose to volunteer with The Plant Exchange. The time I spend volunteering with The Plant Exchange is fun and energizing, and it is the reason I keep coming back year after year!”
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Team Captain OpportunitiesTeam Captains are the people that volunteers report to for instructions for a given station. The captains participate in one meeting before the event. Learn More.
We need Team Captains for:
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