Volunteering with Reiman Gardens

Only volunteers who have completed a full background check and training to use our POS system may sign up for this activity. If you'd like to help with this activity, please reach out to Kim (khope@iastate.edu).

2026 Cashier Opportunities

• Plant Sale Extravaganza - May 8-10

Activity Description

Cashiers are a vital volunteer role each year for many events. You will manage transactions, including cash, credit, and check payments during events when sales take place.

Activity Instructions

1. Review the POS Quick Reference Guide
2. Review the Cashier Set-up and Take Down Procedures
3. Schedule a 15-minute training with Renee (we can have up to three volunteers join the same 15-minute window) if you need a refresher.
4. Complete the ORM Background Check sent via ISU's Office of Risk Management and HireRight.
5. Check your schedule on Better Impact the weekend of May 10-12 and let the Manager of Volunteer Engagement know ASAP if you are no longer able to participate or need to reschedule shifts.
6. To use the POS system, you'll need to remember your PIN, which is the last four digits of your phone number.

Location

The Plant Sale is set up in Lot S1 by the Maintenance Building at Reiman Gardens. 

What to do upon arrival:

• Sign in at the volunteer break room in the Maintenance Building (look for signs on the Maintenance Building door). 
• Head to the registers. Staff members or volunteers from previous shifts will give you the rundown on what's been going on and what you should do.

Please note:

• These activities take place outdoors. Volunteers will be on their feet for a majority of the time.
• Volunteers do not need to have any plant knowledge or experience to help with the plant sale!
• Volunteers may need to push carts loaded with plants or pick up flats of plants

Staff Leader

• Renee Rule, Director of Guest Services
• Emory Telios, Public Events Coordinator