Volunteering with GrowNYC

Individual Volunteering

GrowNYC offers volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in helping out at food access points. 

More about individual volunteering.

Corporate and Group Volunteering

Interested in having your company come out and volunteer with GrowNYC? GrowNYC works with corporate groups of any size on outdoor volunteer projects - like building urban farms, community gardens, and school gardens - all across New York City.

More about corporate volunteering.

Due to air quality conditions, GrowNYC outdoor programming sites have been adjusted. Greenmarkets will be open on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11. All compost sites will be closed on Saturday, June 10, except Union Square Greenmarket.

  • Food Access & Agriculture

    Our network of Greenmarket farmers markets, Farmstands, and Fresh Food Box sites, coupled with GrowNYC Wholesale, ensures that all New Yorkers have access to the freshest, healthiest local food.

  • Zero Waste

    We provide food scrap drop-offs, clothing collections, Stop 'N' Swap® community reuse events, and zero waste trainings to make resource conservation easy for all.

  • Green Space

    We build and rejuvenate community gardens and urban farms in all 5 boroughs, and support even more gardens through volunteer days, technical assistance, school garden grants, & more.

  • Education

    We foster future environmental stewards by providing 66,000 children each year with programs that provide meaningful interactions with the natural environment.