🌱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, October 9th

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.

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:

Staten Island:

Greenmarket Volunteer | St. George Greenmarket | Saturdays (sign up)

Brooklyn:

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

Greenmarket Volunteer | Domino Park Greenmarket | Sundays (sign up)

Greenmarket Volunteer | Fort Greene Greenmarket | Saturdays (sign up)

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

Manhattan:

Outreach Volunteer | Tribeca Greenmarket | Saturdays (sign up)

Greenmarket Volunteer | 57th Street Greenmarket | Saturdays (sign up)

Greenmarket Volunteer | Columbia Greenmarket | Sundays (sign up)

5th Annual Cider Village Volunteer Opportunity

The sixth 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!

We are looking for creative volunteers to 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!

Date, Location & Time: October 16th | GrowNYCUnion Square Greenmarket | Multiple shifts available | click here to view & register

GrowNYC Partner Volunteer Activity

Become a Super Steward with NYC Parks!

NYC Parks Department’s Super Stewards work independently by taking the lead on caring for their neighborhood parks and spreading the word about the benefits of nature in the city. Super Stewards can work on their own, lead other volunteers, host projects, apply for mini-grants, network with other volunteers, and get a sneak peek at the inner-workings of the agency.

Types of Super Stewards:

• Care Captains, who take care of street trees

• NAVigators, who take care of forests and meadows

• Shorekeepers, who take care of wetlands

• Pathkeepers, who help manage our nature trails

You can use this link to register for an upcoming training with NYC Parks or send an email to stewardship@parks.nyc.gov