🌱GrowNYC Volunteer Newsletter

GrowNYC Volunteer Newsletter 

Register for our October 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.

• Upcoming virtual orientation | Friday, October 11th, 5pm - 6pm (sign up)

Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Celia, our spotlight volunteer of the month! Read the interview below to learn more about Celia.

1. How long have you been volunteering with GrowNYC?

My name is Celia, and I started volunteering with GrowNYC this summer.

2. Why did you decide to volunteer with GrowNYC?

I like fruit, vegetables, and people :)

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

I like to go grocery shopping. Picking out fresh fruit and vegetables is one of the joys of life! I also like to bird watch, sit in the park, read memoirs, I like cartoonist Roz Chast. One day this summer in Long Beach, Long Island I saw two whales! It was amazing to see whales from shore.

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

Mixing up tasty salad dressings for the samples and when people say they like the samples :)

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:

Dag Hammarskjold Greenmarket - Wednesdays (sign up)

Mount Sinai Greenmarket - Wednesdays (sign up)

82nd Street Greenmarket - Saturdays (sign up)

Cider Village Volunteer Shifts

Cider Village: The fourth annual Cider Village is almost upon us! We'll be bringing in cideries from across New York State. Hudson Valley Apple Project will be bringing in their iconic and impressive apple varietal display. There will be cider pressing, cooking demos, and apple crafts. All at our Union Square Greenmarket!

As a volunteer: You will assist with setting up and running our annual Cider Village. Your responsibilities will include designing a-frames, cider signage, assisting with setting up tents, leading an interactive activity and helping spread the good word of New York cider!

Friday October 11th - Multiple Shifts available (sign up)

GrowNYC Volunteer Appreciation - Tour of Governors Island Teaching Garden

Thank you so much for dedicating your time and energy to help further GrowNYC's mission!

If you don’t already know, GrowNYC operates a teaching garden on Governors Island. We’d like to invite you to a picnic lunch to thank you for volunteering your time with GrowNYC. This event will include a tour of the teaching garden, lunch, board games, and non-alcoholic drinks.

You can use this link to register, all registrants must have volunteered with GrowNYC at least once. Please keep in mind that participation is limited. A confirmation email will be sent to all confirmed volunteers Thursday morning!

Best,

Corey WIlkins

GrowNYC Partner Volunteer Activities

GreenThumb Volunteer Opportunities

GreenThumb is inviting volunteers to join in on a seasonal garden maintenance and planting day! Volunteers can expect to assist GreenThumb gardeners and staff with weeding and planting natives in a perennial bed, as well as pathway management (weeding and spreading wood chips)

• Saturday, 10/14: Amboy Street Garden – Brooklyn (register here)

Prospect Park Alliance Volunteer Opportunities for Youth

Are you are looking for youth friendly volunteer opportunities? Check out the youth newsletter from our partners at the Prospect Park Alliance! They offer group volunteer opportunities for youth ages 14 - 17 and junior volunteer corps for ages 5 - 13. You can use this link to find out more information!