GrowNYC Volunteer Newsletter
Register for our next 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.
GrowNYC’s Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Rachel, our spotlight volunteer of the month! Read the interview below to learn more about Rachel.
1. How long have you been volunteering with GrowNYC?
I have been volunteering since 2018, first as a compost volunteer and then later as a food access volunteer.
2. Why did you decide to volunteer with GrowNYC?
I first started volunteering because I was (and still am) worried about climate change, and wanted to do something about it. I wanted to help with the compost program, and educate people about the benefits of eating locally. Over time I became a regular shopper at the Columbia Greenmarket, and I continued volunteering because it gave me a sense of community. I love being a part of something that brings the community together every week.
3. Tell us about yourself, what interests you and how do you spend your time?
When I am not volunteering, I enjoy running, reading, spending time outside, and watching birds with my cat Henrietta.
4. What has been your favorite moment/memory volunteering with GrowNYC so far?
During COVID I would regularly volunteer at the 82nd Street Greenmarket on the UES. I would bike there from my apartment in Harlem to help with social distancing efforts — which was no easy trek! It was a good way to explore a new market, and it helped me feel like I was a part of something bigger during a turbulent time.
Greenmarket & Farmstand Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with GrowNYC Greenmarkets and Farmstands to 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 locations:
Staten Island:
Food Access Volunteer | Staten Island Mall Greenmarket |
Saturdays (
sign up)
Food Access Volunteer | St. George Greenmarket |
Saturdays (
sign up)
Queens:
Food Access Volunteer | Corona Greenmarket |
Fridays (
sign up)
Brooklyn:
Translation & Outreach | 4th Ave Sunset Park (Mandarin/Cantonese) |
Saturdays (
Contact Us)
Food Access Volunteer | Bay Ridge Greenmarket |
Saturdays (
sign up)
Food Access Volunteer | Bartel Pritchard Greenmarket |
Sundays (
sign up)
Food Access Volunteer | McCarren Park Greenmarket |
Saturdays (
sign up)
Manhattan:
Outreach & Cooking | Ruppert Park (92nd) Greenmarket |
Sundays (
sign up)
Outreach Volunteer | Tribeca Greenmarket |
Saturdays (
sign up)
Outreach Volunteer | Rockefeller Center Greenmarket |
Wednesdays (
sign up)
Food Access Volunteer | Uptown Grand Central Farmstand |
Wednesdays (
sign up)
Food Access Volunteer | 82nd Street Greenmarket |
Saturdays (
sign up)
Food Access Volunteer | Inwood Greenmarket |
Saturdays (
sign up)
Food Access Volunteer | Columbia Greenmarket |
Saturdays (
sign up)
Teaching Garden Volunteer Opportunity
The gardening season is here and GrowNYC is inviting volunteers to assist at our Teaching Garden on Governors Island! We'd like to welcome GrowNYC volunteers to assist with: Garden clean up, weeding, path maintenance, cleaning tools & organizing the shed.
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 locations:
Governors Island:
Teaching Garden Volunteer | Mondays (
sign up)
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