A few years ago, I volunteered to do floral table decorations for a local non-profit's annual fund-raising dinner. After our event was over, we had a plethora of Gladiolus that were just hitting their stride: they actually looked better after the event than during it.
We decided to donate them to The Flower Shuttle, another local non profit who receives used or unsold and near "expiring" florals and remixes them to brighten the days of people in hospitals and retirement homes.
Since then, I've volunteered twice at their Tuesday morning sessions. The ladies (and gentlemen) of the Flower Shutter are great. Each Tuesday, they meet to assemble arrangements and it is one smooth running operation! Everyone has a job; from putting out flowers, filling vases and running the refreshment stand (yes, they have refreshments) to welcoming and getting newbies oriented.
I highly recommend it as something to do in the "off season". Its a great place to contribute to our community while exercising your creative juices - you may even pick up a floral design trick or two!
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