🌱GrowNYC Volunteer Newsletter

 

GrowNYC Volunteer Newsletter

 Register for our next Virtual Volunteer Orientation  

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. 

When: Friday, March 13th 

Time: 5pm - 6pm 

Where: Virtual 

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. 

Register for our upcoming virtual orientation now! 

 GrowNYC’s Volunteer Spotlight 

Meet Madison, our spotlight volunteer of the month! Read the interview below to learn more about Madison. Through her words, you’ll discover her motivations, interests, and memorable experiences that have shaped her volunteering path. 

1. How long have you been volunteering with GrowNYC? 

I have been volunteering with GrowNYC since late spring of 2025. 

 

2. Why did you decide to volunteer with GrowNYC? 

I was looking for something to do that felt like I was serving my community, and participating in some form of activism that was accessible to me. I used to take community gardening and art classes in the summers at my local park, but they no longer offered them, and I fell in love with the ideas and missions GrowNYC displayed on their website. 

 

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

In my real life, I run a university theater costume department! I also co-host a sketch comedy open mic with my husband and two of our friends. I have the cutest husky in the world, and love to play and snuggle with her. 

 

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

I really love any time I cook something amazing that makes someone change their mind about a type of produce they never enjoyed. I also adore when children really like my recipes and are vocal about specifics. Honestly, the incredible market patrons just make my day so much better, and I genuinely look forward to my Saturday mornings all week long. 

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: 

  Brooklyn: 

  Food Access Volunteer | McCarren Park Greenmarket | Saturdays (sign up) 

  Interpreter Volunteer | 7th Ave Sunset Park Greenmarket | Saturdays (contact us) 

    

  Manhattan: 

  Outreach Volunteer | Tribeca Greenmarket | Saturdays (sign up) 

GrowNYC Partner Volunteer Activities 

Big Reuse is a NYC based non-profit fighting climate change through zero waste initiatives. They operate a reuse center in Brooklyn, community composting sites in Queens and Brooklyn, and provide compost outreach and food scrap drop offs throughout the city.

Use this link to view a list of volunteer opportunities with Big Reuse

You can email elena@bigreuse.org with any questions related to volunteering with BigReuse.