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Plant Sale - Frank C. Godfrey American Legion Post 12

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Norwalk, CT
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  • Details

    Date:
    May 9, 2026
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement, Veterans

    Description

    Plant Sale - Frank C. Godfrey American Legion Post 12

    📢 Publicity & Outreach Lead (Starting ASAP)

    Help us grow our audience! We need a creative communicator to get the word out to the neighborhood.

    • Tasks: Advertise the event online, design/place lawn signs, and distribute flyers locally.
    • Impact: You are the reason we’ll have a line around the block!

    🌱 Plant Care & Preparation Team (2–3 Days Prior)

    Perfect for those with a green thumb who want to help behind the scenes.

    • Tasks: Assist with transporting plants to the rear of Post 12, arranging them for display, pricing items, and ensuring everything stays watered and healthy until the big day.
    • Timing: Flexible shifts leading up to the event.

    🏗️ Logistics & Setup Crew

    Help us transform the Post 12 grounds into a beautiful marketplace.

    • Tasks: Set up approximately 8 tables, chairs, and pop-up canopies to keep our volunteers and plants shaded.
    • Requirement: Must be able to lift and move folding tables/canopies.

    đź’° Event Day Cashiers

    The "face" of our sale! We need friendly, organized individuals to handle transactions.

    • Tasks: Assist customers with purchases, manage simple cash/digital payments, and provide a warm "thank you" to our supporters.

    đź§ą The "Leave No Trace" Clean-Up Crew

    Help us wrap up a successful day and leave the Post 12 building spotless.

    • Tasks: Assist with breaking down tables and canopies, clearing any debris, and packing up remaining supplies.

    Why Join Us?

    By volunteering, you’re not just moving plants—you’re supporting [Mission Goal]. We offer a fun, outdoor environment, the chance to meet fellow plant lovers, and the satisfaction of giving back to our local community.

    How to Apply

    Click "Inquire" and let us know:

    1. Which role (or roles!) you are interested in.
    2. If you have a vehicle capable of moving plants (for the Prep Team).
    3. Your general availability for the days leading up to the event.

    Location

    On-site
    60 County St, Norwalk, CT 06851, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Publicity Person (ASAP) to advertise event, make a lawn sign, distribute flyers

    Preliminary stuff about 2-3 days prior: -

    • Someone to get plants, stage plants at rear of Post 12 building,
    • someone to price plants,
    • water plants daily until event.

    Set Up: Set up tables and canopies. Need about 8 tables and chairs

    Cashiers:

    Clean Up Crew

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