Become a Volunteer
2025 Individual & small group volunteers
City Green’s Wednesday Volunteer Program offers a way for individuals and small groups, of up to 5 people*, to work alongside members of City Green's Community Horticulture and Agriculture teams to maintain and enhance the productivity of the farms and gardens, Volunteers build community with one another and take place in a collective effort with fellow participants.
New Volunteer Orientation: First and third Wednesday of every month. Sign ups below!
9:30am-10:00am Morning Garden Volunteer Orientation
4:30pm-5pm Evening Farm Volunteer Orientation
All participants must attend New Volunteer Orientation on an annual basis. New Volunteer Orientation takes place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, 30 minutes prior to the volunteer session. 9am-9:30am for the Morning Garden Volunteers. 4:30pm-5pm for Evening Farm Volunteers. New Volunteer Orientation includes required safety training, facility tour, and project orientation.
Weekly: Morning Garden Volunteers: Wednesdays from 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
work in City Green's perennial gardens designed to support the local ecosystem and educational programming. Morning Garden Volunteers take part in a variety of activities including planting, weeding, mulching, pruning, seasonal garden installations, and more. To participate in Morning Garden Volunteers, you must have completed a New Volunteer Orientation during this calendar year.
Weekly: Evening Farm Volunteering: Wednesday from 5:00 pm-dusk.
Evening Farm Volunteers work on City Green's farm where we grow over 80 varieties of organic vegetables to be harvested and sold at our farm stands! Volunteers will take part in a variety of activities including planting, weeding, mulching, harvesting, processing, and more. To participate in Evening Farm Volunteers, you must have completed a New Volunteer Orientation during this calendar year.
*If your group has more than 5 participants, please fill out the Group Volunteer Inquiry below.
Volunteering Returns April 2025!
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Wednesday VOLUNTEER EVENTS & ORIENTATION
All new City Green volunteers must complete a volunteer orientation before their first volunteer session. This 30 minute orientation will cover safety tips, an intro to City Green, and a tour of the Farm Eco-Center. Once you complete one volunteer orientation, you are able to join us for any volunteer session throughout the rest of the season!
Youth Programming Volunteer Application
Each season, dedicated City Green volunteers join us as educators to work with elementary school students City Green’s Farm Eco-Center, Learning Garden, and satellite garden sites in Paterson, Clifton, and Passaic. Volunteering as a Garden Educator can range from crafting educational materials for lessons, assisting teaching during a field trip, reading books to preschoolers during Storytime in the Garden, and more! This volunteer opportunity is limited to individuals ages 18 and up.
Volunteering Returns April 2025!
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2025: CORPORATE & Community group volunteers
Lend a Hand, Make an Impact!
Community Group Volunteers
Community Group Volunteers are welcome to will join us on a regularly scheduled Wednesday morning or evening volunteer session at our Farm Eco-Center in Clifton. Pre-registration is required for any community group over 5 individuals. Community groups include boy/girl scout troops, schools, faith-based organizations, college clubs and fraternities, and more. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old to participate and must complete a Volunteer Waiver ahead of time.
Corporate Volunteers
Corporate volunteer groups play a vital role at City Green. Your team will enjoy a team-building session while giving back to the community. Choose between City Green at our Farm Eco-Center located in Clifton, NJ, at our Farm At South Branch Preserve in Mount Olive, NJ or at our Learning Garden in Eastside Park, Paterson. Help us tackle a big project that needs lots of energy and extra hands to get done!
Growing the Community-Powered Farm Volunteer Days - starts at $500 donation
Your volunteer day will support our efforts to maintain a climate-resilient regenerative farm operation! Your team will support our farmers with planting, mulching practices, harvesting, bed preparation and more. This event can take place at any of farms depending on your location and which project needs the most support. Max group size: 25
For larger groups or those looking to make a special, lasting impact, inquire about one of our exclusive volunteer projects. Your funding will purchase the tools, plants, and materials needed to complete a big project and give your team a great day outside.