Some help needed please

I am looking to gain some work experience in a nursery or garden maintenance setting. I have no real previous experience or relevant qualifications, but am bursting with enthusiasm and eagerness to learn more. Can anyone suggest what I can write to them to convince them to take me on?

Thanks

 

Good one! I was in a similar position a few years ago and went to work as a volunteer in a big garden - is that practical for you? Financially it's not easy, of course - but if you're already doing something else, could you use some time that way, and give yourself a bit of experience and credibility, and then write very much what you did here - enthusiasm can get you a long way! Good luck!

 

If you have a particular company or organisation in mind then a brief letter, conveying your enthusiasm & willingness to learn, followed up with a phone call.
Smaller outfits you'd be as well to go along in person, if they can't help, then they may know someone who can. Don't get disheartened when you get a few knock-backs, there's plenty out there that need you & your positive attitude; And the whole industry starts to get busy this time of year. Good luck, keep us posted.

 

Hi elfin,
do not know if you are Male or Female, but if female check out the following site www.wfga.org.uk I have trained 3 ladies that have taken the rhs general exam, and one to diploma standard, they went on to better things.
they may be able to help

 

Thanks for all your help. The www.wfga.org.uk sounds really interesting. I don't suppose you could let me know more about the process of becoming a trainee please? I'm going to contact them to find out if they have offices near me. I have noted a few local nurseries for potential work experience placements, have a rough idea of what to write now, only hope that someone will be willing to take me on!

 

Elfin,
If you contact the wfga the scheme they have is called WRAGS.. they will tell you where there offices are, and what criteria you need to meet.
they do have offices/ reps in a lot of places but not sure in what areas, but talk to them first.
I feel sure they may put you on the right road.
One thing I may suggest is that you get yourself the RHS book 'the Encyclopedia of gardening, and swot up on as many things as you can.
hope it works out for you.

 

that's an excellent book - definitely worth while. If you're seriously intersted, it might be worth while joining a gardeners book club, as that's one of the usual books on offer which makes it much more affordable. Details are in most of the gardening mags, often on the back page, or one of those irritating things that fall out! Definitely worth checking out, as the cover price is �£35 +!! :eek: