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, May 8th

Time: 3pm - 4pm

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.

What’s next: Register for our upcoming virtual orientation now!

Greenmarket Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer with GrowNYC Greenmarkets 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:

Queens:

Food Access Volunteer | Forest Hills Greenmarket | Sundays (sign up)

Brooklyn:

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

Food Access Volunteer | Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket | Saturdays (sign up)

Food Access Volunteer | Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket | Saturdays (sign up)

Manhattan:

Outreach Volunteer | Tribeca Greenmarket | Saturdays (sign up)

Special Volunteer Opportunities

The GrowNYC Teaching Garden is an education space that has been located on Governors Island for the last 10 years.

• Students visit the 1-acre farm on a 1-hour long field trip where they get a chance to learn about urban farming, taste seasonal fruits or vegetables, and participate in hands-on garden based activities.

• The Teaching Garden is also open to the public, Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4 between May 30th and October.

We are regularly inviting volunteers to join us on Governors Island at our teaching garden. Volunteers will assist with weeding, watering, maintaining paths, cleaning tools and preparing supplies for educational tours.

Volunteer shift information below:

Mondays: Governors Island Teaching Garden | Volunteer Day | 9am to 12pm (Sign Up)

GrowNYC Partner Volunteer Activities

Join gardeners and GreenThumb staff for a two-day volunteer session full of activities to rebuild raised beds, prune shrubs, restore garden benches, and more. 

Volunteer Workdays at El Barrio Community Garden

156 E 111th St, New York, NY 10029

• Tuesday, April 28, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

• Wednesday, April 29, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

What’s next: Learn more and register for April 28th and/or April 29th. 

Earth Month and 50 Years of Greenmarket 

Why it matters: This Earth Month GrowNYC are celebrating 50 years of Greenmarket with a goal to raise $50,000 to honor five decades of connecting New Yorkers to local farmers and fresh food.

The big picture: As a volunteer your support powers it all—from expanding food access and reducing waste to building greener, more resilient neighborhoods across the city. Today, we asking you to consider making a tax deductible donation today.

Or visit www.grownyc.org/donate