Get Involved GrowNYC has opportunities for individuals to dig in and improve New York City's environment block by block
Give back and help nourish our New Yorkers neighbors. Please note, all individuals must be 18 years of age or older and attend an orientation before volunteering.
If you’re interested in group volunteer opportunities, please visit our corporate volunteering page.
Create a Volunteer ProfileExplore Corporate Volunteer OpportunitiesGet Involved Help out at your local market
Volunteer with GrowNYC Greenmarkets and Farmstands to help support local farmers by creating a welcoming environment. This is a great way to do your part in helping ensure that all NYC communities have access to fresh produce.
Please note that these events are outdoors, rain or shine. Dress for the weather and bring a reusable water bottle!
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Group Volunteer Opportunities Lend a hand at gardens all over NYC
Interested in having your company come out and volunteer with GrowNYC? We work with corporate groups of any size on outdoor volunteer projects like building urban farms, community gardens, and school gardens all across New York City.
Corporate Volunteer Opportunities
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Apr 14 2026
In-person at PS/IS 78 Street Tree Care
Join Big Reuse, GrowNYC, and the NYCPS Office of Energy & Sustainability for an afternoon caring for street trees around PS/IS 78 in District 26. Participants will explore Big Reuse’s Street Tree Care Guide for Students...
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May 12 2026
Virtual Citizens Committee for NYC Community Leaders Grant Information Session
Join GrowNYC School Gardens and Citizens Committee for NYC for a special school garden focused Info session for CitizensNYC Community Leaders Grant. CitizensNYC has been providing grants and support to community groups with...
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May 21 2026
In-person at PS 216 Arturo Toscanini School Pollinator Habitat in Your School Garden – Part 2
Pollinators are essential to any garden community! Learn how to create habitats that support native bees, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators in school gardens, community spaces, and even window boxes. Join GrowNYC...
Testimonial
I kept catching myself wandering around the Union Square Greenmarket while on my breaks from school and decided to dedicate my Fridays to volunteering this fall season. I decided to volunteer more often with GrowNYC because they bring together the realest products and the realest people. Shopping at the market not only made me curious to learn about the people behind our fresh produce, but also the team in charge of putting it all together. It feels so rewarding to surround myself with people that share the same values. My favorite memory while volunteering at GrowNYC has to be saying hi to everyone who works at the market. There’s something cool about recognizing them and their efforts for pulling off something that unites so many communities. A passion for real products from real people.
Giselle
GrowNYC Volunteer
I grew up primarily in small college towns, and my parents always had a small vegetable garden. They also started their own backyard composting when I was in high school. After a few years of living in New York, I realized that I wanted to become more involved in the local community and find a way to support sustainability in food and agriculture.
Mengmeng
GrowNYC Volunteer