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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering in New York City parks is a great way for New Yorkers to give back to their communities. You can join community groups, participate in recreational programming, or work in the parks planting and maintaining the city's greenspaces.
Our Volunteering Events Calendar is a great way to get started pitching in today.
Below you will find a listing of some Volunteer Opportunities in NYC Parks.
Join Community Groups Involved with Parks
Volunteer at the Parks Department
Become a Shape Up New York fitness instructor
Find volunteer opportunities through NYC Service
Volunteer with the Urban Park Rangers
Join the Special Events GreenTeam
Become a member of the Parks Greeter Corps
Help with Horticulture and Natural Restoration
GreenThumb Urban Gardening
Greenbelt Native Plant Center
MillionTreesNYC Stewardship Corps
Other Ways to Help Parks
Watch It's My Park Videos About Volunteering
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Upcoming Parks Department Volunteer Opportunities
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Outlook"Love Your Tree" Valentine's Day Workshop
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Love Your Tree! Join MillionTreesNYC on February 14 from 11:00am-12:30pm and learn how to…
Location: New Lots Public Library, Brooklyn
Free!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Compost & Healthy Soils Workshop
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Part I: Crazy for Composting with Jodie Colón, NYC Compost Project in the Bronx…
Location:
New York Botanical Garden (in Bronx Park), BronxFree!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
MillionTreesNYC Tree Care Workshop hosted by QBG!
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Learn how to care for young street trees in Far Rockaway! At the workshop you will learn:…
Location:
Sorrentino Recreation Center, QueensFree!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Garlic Mustard Pull at Van Cortlandt Park
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Join us at the Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center to help remove Garlic Mustard plants around…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Free!
Saturday, March 31, 2012
28th Annual GreenThumb GrowTogether
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.You are invited to join a thousand community gardeners and greening professionals from all…
Location:
Hostos Community College, BronxSaturday, April 14, 2012
Garlic Mustard Pull at Van Cortlandt Park
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Join us at the Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center to help remove garlic mustard, an invasive…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Free!
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Planting Trees, Wildflowers and Shrubs at Van Cortlandt Park
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Join us at the Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center to help plant trees, wildflowers, and…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Free!
