Contribute as a Community Volunteer
Help Keep QBG clean, green, and growing!
Make a difference. Be part of someplace special by volunteering at QBG. Led by our knowledgeable staff, volunteers participate in a variety of activities—from seeding to weeding to composting, or supporting our public programming—while gaining new experience and meeting new people.
2026 Opportunities
Registration available approximately one month prior to each event. For more information or to register, click on the corresponding event title below.
Rain Garden Stewardship Volunteer Days
Dates: Quarterly, year-round
Help keep Queens Botanical Garden’s rain gardens clean, green, and growing! Join NYC DEP’s Green Infrastructure team, in partnership with QBG, for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and learn how to become a steward for the rain gardens in your neighborhood. Rain gardens improve streets by reducing ponding, providing summer shade, and greening our community. Most importantly, rain gardens improve the environment by allowing rain to be naturally absorbed into the ground instead of flowing into the sewer system. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects!
Compost Build Volunteer Days
Dates: Weekly on Mondays, 9:30am – 12pm
Join the QBG Compost Project staff on our epic compost build days! Volunteers will help empty bins of food scraps, remove contaminates, chop whole foods, and assist to maintain a clean space, all while having great conversation and a fun, engaging time.
Compost Beautification Volunteer Days
Dates: 3rd Sunday of the month, 9:30am – 12pm
Join the QBG Compost Project staff to care for our compost demo site by weeding, mulching, planting, applying compost and gardening, all while having great conversations and a fun time.
Compost Bagging Volunteer Days
Join the QBG Compost Project staff to prep for our compost giveaway events. Help to bag finished compost and learn about the composting process, all while having great conversations and a fun time.
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Farm Volunteer Days
Dates: Various Tuesdays and Sundays, March through November
Join our QBG Farm expert in preparing our raised farm beds for planting by weeding, raking, and mulching them. The produce is distributed to food pantries to support communities with food relief. Volunteers learn how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops! QBG staff will provide gloves.
Horticulture Community Volunteer Days
Dates: Various Thursdays, April through November
Join our Horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics while working hands-on with our plants. Put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects, including weeding, removing annuals, pruning, planting, mulching, and more! Tip: This is a recommended event to attend if you are also interested in becoming a Horticulture seasonal volunteer.
Student & Service Group Opportunities
We welcome student and community service groups to register to help us with special volunteer event opportunities. Please submit an inquiry form or email [email protected] for more information
Long-Term Volunteer Opportunities
Please visit our Employment Opportunities Page for details on long-term internship and volunteer opportunities at the Garden.
CONTACT
Eryn Hatzithomas, Assistant Director of HR & Engagement
718.886-3800 x216 | [email protected]