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Volunteer with NYC Parks and match with a group you'll love!
When you volunteer in a park, you're joining hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers in a common cause–giving back to your community. Volunteering is the best way to meet new people who are passionate about community, and it's a great and easy way to have fun, feel healthy, and enjoy the fresh air. Together, let's green NYC!
Want to get involved, but not sure where to start? We're here to help!
Thousands of groups volunteer each year in our city's parks and public spaces, all working to make our city a better place. We know finding the right group for you isn't always easy. That's why we're sharing information about volunteer groups across the city in order to help you find a group for you.
If you're looking to join an existing project for a day of service, browse our Volunteer Events calendar to find out what's coming up.
Let’s Green NYC is a strategic initiative to engage a record number of volunteers in City parks through the end of 2024.
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Whether you're part of a community group, a non-profit organization, or a corporate volunteer group, we'd love to make sure your next volunteer event takes place in a park! Visit our Request a Volunteer Event page to get involved.
Request an Event
If you're not looking to join a group, we still want you to be a part of our community! Visit our Individual Volunteer page to find out how and where you can volunteer on your own, and how you can help report and track your work.
How to Get Involved on Your OwnLooking to make an impact? Here are some volunteer groups you can join today.
Help restore natural areas, plant and care for trees, and monitor wildlife in our parklands. Find events and learn how you can grow as a Parks volunteer.
Become a Steward
Join the 20,000 community gardeners who tend to more than 550 gardens across the city.
More information on GreenThumb
We're looking for certified fitness professionals to teach free, weekly classes in all five boroughs.
See Shape Up NYC events
Looking for more volunteer opportunities? Visit Partnerships for Parks, a public-private partnership between City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks that manages our network of volunteers.
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