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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May 16 2026
Union Square Greenmarket Greenmarket Book Signing with Melissa Pellegrino & Michael Scialabba
Meet Melissa Pellegrino & Michael Scialabba and get a signed copy of their new book, Lido: Recipes & Stories from Italy's Beach Clubs On Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Melissa and Matthew will be at...
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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...
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Jun 06 2026
Union Square Greenmarket Greenmarket Book Signing with Ham El-Waylly
Meet Ham El-Waylly and get a signed copy of his new cookbook, Hello, Home Cooking: Do-Able Dishes for Every Day On Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Ham will be at the Union Square Greenmarket signing and...
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