Do you enjoy meeting people and learning new gardening skills, or just want to get out of the house and try something new? There are many ways you can get involved in volunteering with the RHSI.

Restoring the walled garden in Russborough

The RHSI garden is being restored and maintained entirely by volunteer. There is always lots to be done for all levels of fitness and knowledge:

• Gardening - everything from heavy digging to transplanting seedlings
• Recording and labeling
• Showing visitors around

No qualifications are required. If you have horticultural experience and would like to pass on your knowledge or practical advice to others, there will be lots of fellow volunteers anxious to learn from you. If you are just starting to garden then this is a place to learn. If you have a particular interest in some aspect of the garden e.g. fruit, vegetables, greenhouse plants, dahlias, shrubs, pruning, etc. we will do our best to suit you. All you need is enthusiasm and energy.

Just come along to the "log cabin" in the walled garden. There is no obligation to stay all day - just whatever suits you. We start with a cup of tea/coffee and review what has to be done. Please bring your own small tools if you have them, gloves, suitable footwear and a packed lunch.

For more information contact our Russborough volunteer coordinator, Gillian Davidson on 087 6689381 or at rhsivolunteering@gmail.com. There is also information on the national volunteering website at www.volunteer.ie

Other ways to volunteer

As well as practical gardening at Russborough or Laurelmere Cottage, RHSI member volunteers serve on committees, develop the social media presence, produce the journal, give talks and tours and look after the library and archive.

For more information on all volunteering roles please complete the form below or email volunteering@rhsi.ie