Admissions/Shop Assistant
Dilston Physic Garden
Key information
Places available
3
Location
Dilston, Corbridge
Commitment
Hours can be flexible to suit availability and usually 10.30 am to 4.15 pm and in line with our opening hours: Summer Opening Wednesday to Sunday 11.00 am to 4.00 pm Winter Opening Friday to Sunday 12.00 - 3.00 pm *times may vary
Activities
Talking with the public
Customer service
Directing people
Skills
Some IT experience useful
Retail
Causes
Education
Mental Wellbeing
Botanical Garden
Role description
Be part of a growing team at Dilston! As a charity we rely on the central role of volunteers to help achieve our mission of education. The garden provides a tranquil outdoor space for wellbeing, a healing environment to help boost the mental health and wellness of those who experience it.
Shop volunteers open and close the garden, check garden facilities are ready for visitors. Welcome visitors and take admission payments.
Make botanical tea on request, clearing and washing crockery.
Handle shop sales using the electronic sales system (Square App)
Stock shelves, keeping the shop clean, neat and tidy.
For more information visit https://dilstonphysicgarden.com/
Desired Qualities
Friendly and welcoming, confident to speak with visitors Comfortable in dealing with admissions/shop sales
How your time will help our organisation
Volunteers are fundamental to the physic garden and carry out a central role in plant care, the physic shop, fundraising and more - all to help the charity achieve its mission of education
Practical Considerations
Health & Safety guideline are to be followed whilst working in the garden, shop and Herbology House