🌱GrowNYC Volunteer Newsletter

 

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.

• Upcoming virtual orientation | Friday, November 7th, 5pm - 6pm (sign up)

GrowNYC’s Volunteer Spotlight 

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

1. How long have you been volunteering with GrowNYC?

I have been volunteering with GrowNYC for just over a year.

2. Why did you decide to volunteer with GrowNYC?

I decided to join and volunteer with GrowNYC when I was intrigued by the cooking demonstration post. Since cooking is one of my hobbies/interests, this activity quickly became one of my favorite volunteer activities. Whenever I arrive at a Farmstand or Greenmarket, doing a cooking demo is the first thing that comes to mind. It is also the activity that takes most of my time while volunteering. Another activity that I was amazed by within this organization is gardening. Gardening is my second favorite activity with GrowNYC.

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

I love spending time in nature and reading at local cafe shops. I really enjoy reading memoirs since they give inspiration about life and I love learning about life. The way I spend time in nature is going on hiking trips. Other interests of mine are cooking and learning about nutrition/holistic health. I always learn something new while cooking. I am now into adding herbs as a topping to my foods, which gives an extra boost of flavor!

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

My favorite memory of volunteering with GrowNYC is unforgettable! A GrowNYC staff member named Gregg Scott was ecstatic with the cooking demonstration that I made for customers and community members. This was at the Bed-Stuy Farmstand on a sunny humid day and I decided to make a salad that popped color to represent summer. Gregg was so impressed that he decided to take a picture of the salad. I will never forget his stunned reaction to the rich flavor of the salad.

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 | Jackson Heights Greenmarket | Fridays (sign up)

Brooklyn:

Food Access Volunteer | Bay Ridge Greenmarket | Saturdays (sign up)

Food Access Volunteer | Bartel Pritchard Greenmarket | Sundays (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 | 79th Street Greenmarket | Sundays (sign up)