GrowNYC May Volunteer Newsletter 2023

 

Register for our May Virtual 

Volunteer Orientation

What's new: Interested in volunteering with GrowNYC? Join our online orientation where our Volunteer Program Manager will provide information about GrowNYC, local agriculture and food access, safety protocols, and current and upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Orientation is open to all, however, GrowNYC volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. The volunteer orientation is required to participate in our volunteer opportunities.

• Next virtual orientation: Friday, May 12, 5pm - 6pm (sign up)

Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Talia, our spotlight volunteer of the month, you can read the interview below to learn more about them!

1. How long have you been volunteering with GrowNYC?

 Since October 2022.

2. Tell us about yourself, what interests you and how do you spend your time?

 I’m originally from Newton, Massachusetts and have lived in New Orleans, D.C., and now Ridgewood! I work as a sustainability consultant, but when I’m not doing that I love spending time outside, cooking, traveling, learning new things, and kicking it with friends. 

3. Why did you decide to volunteer with GrowNYC? 

 I’m passionate about creating community-centered systems, specially those related to food access and food equity. I came across GrowNYC in my search for an organization working to democratize access to fresh and seasonable produce. 

4. What has been your favorite moment/memory volunteering with GrowNYC so far? 

I can’t choose just one! I absolutely love the people I volunteer with and the folks that come through. It’s an extremely special way to spend a Saturday afternoon, and I’m looking forward to more!

Stop 'N' Swap Volunteer Opportunities

Stop 'N' Swaps encourage reuse, build community, and reduce the waste NYC sends to landfills. By volunteering you will create an opportunity for people to share things they no longer need instead of throwing them away, and find things they do want without manufacturing, packaging, or transportation.

• As a volunteer, you will help receive, sort, and display the gently used items that people bring. You might also help keep areas neat, take pictures, or help promote some of the other great work this GrowNYC Zero Waste Program does!

Bronx:

Morris Park, Bronx - Stop 'N' Swap - 5/13 (sign up)

Queens:

Little Neck, Queens - Stop 'N' Swap - 5/21 (sign up)

Brooklyn:

Sunset Park, Brooklyn - Stop 'N' Swap - 5/25 (sign up)

Sign up for the Stop N Swap Newsletter for updates on upcoming SNS events!