🌱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, December 4th

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 | Bay Ridge Greenmarket | Saturdays (sign up)

Greenmarket Volunteer | Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket | Tuesdays (sign up)

Greenmarket Volunteer | Bartel Pritchard Greenmarket | Sundays (sign up)

Manhattan:

Outreach Volunteer | Tribeca Greenmarket | Saturdays (sign up)

Greenmarket Volunteer | Columbia Greenmarket | Sundays (sign up)

Food Donation Drive Volunteer Opportunities

With the holiday season around the corner, GrowNYC’s Greenmarkets are teaming up with local food pantries to help ensure every New Yorker has a delicious, healthy meal. We are seeking volunteers with lots of energy to assist in spreading the word by greeting shoppers with a smile, letting them know about the donation drive, and helping collect fresh fruits and veggies for families in need. Together, we can make a real difference and share the spirit of the season! Sign up for one or more opportunities at the following locations: Food Donation Drive Volunteer | Sunnyside Greenmarket | 11/14 - 9am to 12pm (sign up) Food Donation Drive Volunteer | Jackson Heights Greenmarket | 11/15 - 9am to 12pm (sign up) Food Donation Drive Volunteer | Bartel Pritchard Greenmarket | 11/15 - 9am to 12pm (sign up) Food Donation Drive Volunteer | McCarren Park Greenmarket | 11/21 - 9am to 12pm (sign up) Food Donation Drive Volunteer | Carroll Gardens Greenmarket | 11/22 - 9am to 12pm (sign up)