Needs From: Barrington Area Volunteer Connection

Volunteer: Plant Sale Generalist

Customer friendly folks with average strength.

Greet pre-order customers when they arrive to pick up their orders, and retrieve their plants for them. Help them load their cars and wish the plants a happy journey. Assist shoppers  Keep the plant trays organized and shelves tidy

NEW LOCATION: CFC PLANT SALE BARN AT HILL 'N DALE PRESERVE; 11801 Ridge Road, Barrington Hills

Nonprofit: Citizens for Conservation

Customer friendly folks with average strength.

Greet pre-order customers when they arrive to pick up their orders, and retrieve their plants for them. Help them load their cars and wish the plants a happy journey. Assist shoppers  Keep the plant trays organized and shelves tidy

NEW LOCATION: CFC PLANT SALE BARN AT HILL 'N DALE PRESERVE; 11801 Ridge Road, Barrington Hills

Nonprofit: Citizens for Conservation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60010

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Plant Sale Customer Reception

You'll greet customers who are dreaming of spring as they arrive to shop or pick up their plant orders. Friendly disposition, listening skills and patience needed. 

Nonprofit: Citizens for Conservation

You'll greet customers who are dreaming of spring as they arrive to shop or pick up their plant orders. Friendly disposition, listening skills and patience needed. 

Nonprofit: Citizens for Conservation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60010

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Native Plant Experts - Plant Sale

One reason the CFC Native Plant Sale is so successful is because customers can consult with Master Naturalists/Gardeners – experts who are knowledgeable in selection, planting and care of native plants, trees and shrubs.

If you fit that description, please join us! You will answer questions from customers and provide guidance to help them make the best possible selection for their site conditions. 

When signing up let us know what your area of expertise is in such as trees/shrubs, shade plants, sedges/grasses, garden design.

Nonprofit: Citizens for Conservation

One reason the CFC Native Plant Sale is so successful is because customers can consult with Master Naturalists/Gardeners – experts who are knowledgeable in selection, planting and care of native plants, trees and shrubs.

If you fit that description, please join us! You will answer questions from customers and provide guidance to help them make the best possible selection for their site conditions. 

When signing up let us know what your area of expertise is in such as trees/shrubs, shade plants, sedges/grasses, garden design.

Nonprofit: Citizens for Conservation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60010

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Plant Sale - Checkout/Order Tally

When folks have finished shopping you will tally up the number of plants they are purchasing, then write it down for the customer to bring to the cashier. No calculator or math skills needed! It's fun to work as a team, so invite a friend to sign up with you. 

Nonprofit: Citizens for Conservation

When folks have finished shopping you will tally up the number of plants they are purchasing, then write it down for the customer to bring to the cashier. No calculator or math skills needed! It's fun to work as a team, so invite a friend to sign up with you. 

Nonprofit: Citizens for Conservation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60010

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Direct Plant Sale Traffic

We need folks to direct traffic into and out of the driveway leading to the CFC Plant Sale Barn. 

If you like fresh air, this job is for you! We'll provide you with a flashy yellow vest to keep you visible and safe. 

Nonprofit: Citizens for Conservation

We need folks to direct traffic into and out of the driveway leading to the CFC Plant Sale Barn. 

If you like fresh air, this job is for you! We'll provide you with a flashy yellow vest to keep you visible and safe. 

Nonprofit: Citizens for Conservation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60010

Allow Groups: Yes