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If you want to do something special in the city, NYC Parks can match you with the right volunteer opportunity for you! Fulfill a service day by spending time outdoors and making new friends. From a neighborhood park to New York City's wildest natural areas, we work with hundreds of park partner groups across the city to find meaningful opportunities to give back to your park.
Looking for more volunteer opportunities? Check out our Let's Green NYC page! We'll match you with a volunteer group that you'll love, and find the group that's right for you!
Volunteer Events
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan 
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Trail Work Thursdays
at VCPA Learning Garden (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
It's My Park at Hunter's Point South Park
at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to beautify Hunter's Point South Park.
Free!
Friday, June 5, 2026
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Saturday, June 6, 2026
It's My Park at Westerleigh Park
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to rake leaves and clean debris around Westerleigh Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Wolfe's Pond Park
at Wolfe's Pond Park, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYCMTB on the First Saturday of each month to help, build, ride, and maintain the trails at Wolfe's Pond park in Staten Island.
Free!
Prospect Lefferts Garden Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
at 242 Parkside Avenue (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship and your friendly neighborhood Super Steward to care for local street trees!
Free!
It's My Park at Marine Park
at Marine Park, Brooklyn
9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer to make Brooklyn's largest park shine with Marine Park Alliance!
Free!
Cross Country Course Volunteer Days
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
It's My Park at Andrew Haswell Green Park
at Andrew Haswell Green Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Green Park Gardeners NYC for spring planting at Andrew Haswell Green Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Dorrance Brooks Square
at Dorrance Brooks Square, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Dorrance Brooks Property Owners to plant some beautiful pollinator plants and support in garden maintenance at Dorrance Brooks Square.
Free!
It's My Park at Montefiore Square
at Montefiore Park (in Montefiore Square), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Montefiore Park Neighborhood Association to plant sun-loving pollinator plants and generally clean up the garden beds at Montefiore Square Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Owl's Head Park
at Owl's Head Park House (in Owl's Head Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Owl's Head Park Volunteers to beautify Owl's Head Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Riverside Oval
at Riverside Oval Greenstreet, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Riverside Oval Association for spring planting at Riverside Oval.
Free!
It's My Park at Seabury Playground
at Seabury Park (in Seabury Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Synergi Healing; Mind; Body; Spirit to help maintain the garden and a general cleanup at Seabury Playground.
Free!
It's My Park at Tompkins Square Park
at Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Tompkins Square Park to plant plants at Tompkins Square Park.
Free!
Open House
at Windmill Community Garden, Queens
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come enjoy Windmill Community Garden for Open Garden NYC weekend! The garden group will be at the garden to welcome volunteers and community members who wish the view the garden and learn how to get involved!
Free!
Open House & Garden Tours
at Lincoln Road Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Visitors can enjoy water, learn more about the garden, and join us for a guided tour to experience all that we’re growing together.
Free!
Soundview Park Shoreline Cleanup
at Leland Avenue and O'Brien Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect coastal areas in Soundview Park! Volunteers will help us remove the debris from the park creating a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Shoreline Cleanup
at Inwood Canoe Club (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer to clean up the Hudson River shoreline!
Free!
East Brooklyn in Bloom
at Poppa & Momma Jones Historical Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come meet and greet a local Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troop, Brooklyn Public Library table, ENY Community Land Trust, and more!
Free!
Family Friendly Activities
at Maple Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come enjoy fun, family friendly activities, including workshops, arts activities, a book discussion, and more!
Free!
Open House & Garden Tours
at Nehemiah Ten Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Nehemiah 10 Community Garden is hosting activities during Open Garden NYC weekend! Come tour the garden, meet the members, and interact with others from the community.
Free!
Rock Painting, Sun Printing, Planting, & Exploring
at Newkirk Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Explore the garden of vegetables, herbs and native plants. Enjoy rock painting, sun printing, plant seeds to take home to nurture, & investigate bugs to explore. Fun for the whole family!
Free!
Arts & Crafts, Gardening, & Volounteering
at Union St. Garden and Community Development, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come to Union Street Garden and Community Development and join the garden group for a day of volunteering, gardening, and arts and crafts!
Free!
Paint and Sip
at Eastchester Road Community Garden, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Whether you want to get your hands in the soil, explore the plants in the garden, or unwind, the garden is the perfect place to relax, connect with nature, & meet others in the community!
Free!
Open House
at Lydia's Magic Garden (El Girasol Magic Garden), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join the garden group at Olga's El Gallo Garden for Open Garden NYC this year. You can enjoy the garden, learn about what we do, and met the gardeners!
Free!
Garden Beautification
at Elton Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Help the garden group prepare for the gardening season and make the garden come back to life! Lend a helping hand, while learning gardening tips for a successful season.
Free!
Sunday, June 7, 2026
CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!
It's My Park at Jackie Robinson Park
at Jackie Robinson Park (in Jackie Robinson Playground), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement (HCCI) to plant some amazingly colorful flowers at Jackie Robinson Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Owl's Head Park
at Owl's Head Park House (in Owl's Head Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Owl's Head Park Volunteers to beautify Owl's Head Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Stuyvesant Square
at Stuyvesant Square, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stuyvesant Park Gardeners for spring planting at Stuyvesant Square.
Free!
Open House
at Windmill Community Garden, Queens
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come enjoy Windmill Community Garden for Open Garden NYC weekend! The garden group will be at the garden to welcome volunteers and community members who wish the view the garden and learn how to get involved!
Free!
It's My Park at Father Fagan Park
at Father Fagan Park, Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Father Fagan Park to beautify Father Fagan Park.
Free!
It's My Park at Asser Levy Park
at Asser Levy Park Play Area (in Asser Levy Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park in collaboration with the Brighton BID to garden at the playground.
Free!
Open House
at Lydia's Magic Garden (El Girasol Magic Garden), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join the garden group at Olga's El Gallo Garden for Open Garden NYC this year. You can enjoy the garden, learn about what we do, and met the gardeners!
Free!
Monday, June 8, 2026
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Stewardship Morning at the Foodway
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Stewardship Foodway Concrete Plant Park
Free!
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Trail Work Thursdays
at VCPA Learning Garden (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
It's My Park at Hunter's Point South Park
at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to beautify Hunter's Point South Park.
Free!
Friday, June 12, 2026
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Saturday, June 13, 2026
It's My Park at Westerleigh Park
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to rake leaves and clean debris around Westerleigh Park.
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
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