GrowNYC Volunteer Newsletter
Register for our August 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, as well as 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.
Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Katja, our spotlight volunteer of the month! Read the interview below to learn more about Katja.
1. How long have you been volunteering with GrowNYC?
My name is Katja, and I moved to NYC from Russia by myself a bit over 9 years ago and have been living here or traveling the States ever since. Right now, I work in IT, my job is remote, and I mostly work from home, so volunteering at the greenmarket is a nice way to get the weekend started outdoors. I’ve been volunteering with GrowNYC since January of this year!
2. Tell us about yourself, what interests you and how do you spend your time?
I love coming to the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket on Saturday mornings and staying in the area afterward, spending time biking around Prospect Park, going to the library, Botanic Garden, or Brooklyn Museum.
3. Why did you decide to volunteer with GrowNYC?
I chose to volunteer with GrowNYC because the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket is my neighborhood market, and I was looking for opportunities to stay within my community.
4. What has been your favorite moment/memory volunteering with GrowNYC so far?
I can’t think of one favorite moment I had while volunteering, but to me, the best part of it is learning and keeping myself updated on seasonal fruits, veggies, and berries. Being at the market and having conversations with visitors and producers, in one way or another, reminds me of being home. I grew up with my parents’ and grandparents’ gardens, so I’m used to eating seasonally and locally, and it’s great to be in a company of people that are passionate about it as well.
Greenmarket Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with GrowNYC’s Greenmarkets and help support local farmers by creating a welcoming environment and ensuring they have opportunities to sell fresh produce. This is also a great way to do your part in helping ensure that all NYC residents have access to fresh and local produce! These events are outdoors, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and bring a reusable water bottle! Sign up for one or more opportunities at the following Greenmarkets (GM):
Manhattan:
Abingdon Square GM - Saturdays (
sign up)
Cooking Demo @ Tucker Square GM | (Contact Us | Cwilkins@grownyc.org)
Queens:
Jackson Heights GM - Sundays (
sign up)
GrowNYC Community Garden Volunteer Days
Volunteer with GrowNYC’s Green Space team to assist with building community gardens, green infrastructure systems, and garden infrastructure like raised beds, shade structures, and seating.
Montauk Atkins Community Garden | Volunteer Day
214 Montauk Avenue, Brooklyn
Friday July 19th, 10am - 12pm (
Sign Up)
GrowNYC Partner Volunteer Activities
GreenThumb Volunteer Opportunities
The Living Laboratory Community Garden relocated in 2015 and we're looking to reactive the garden and form a new community group. There are 2-4 dedicated gardeners in this space and need more members to keep the space active and open to the community. They'll be planting over 100 plants to beautify the landscape!
Saturday, 7/13: Living Laboratory Community Garden in Brownsville, Brooklyn (register here)
Sunday, 7/28: Madison Square Association Garden in Bushwick, Brooklyn (register here)
Saturday, 8/10: Miracle Garden – Bronx (register here)
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