How do I volunteer with Harlem Grown? When and where are the Harlem Grown volunteer days?
You can volunteer at our 134th Street Farm and 127th Street Farm every Saturday from 10 am – 3 pm, and every Tuesday and Thursday at our 134th Street Farm from 2 – 4 pm. Click here to register and sign up for volunteer shifts.
Does Harlem Grown accept food scraps (compost)?
Yes! We encourage all community members to engage in at-home composting if and when possible. Our 134th street farm (116 W 134th street) is a year-round 24/7 drop-off site — look for the blue bin in the entrance area of our farm.
I’m planning to drive to the farm. Where can I park?
We have some street parking in front of our garden space, on 134 Street. Not much, but it is a bit better than other streets in Harlem.
For garage parking, these are the closest by locations:
Little Man Parking -- 300 W 135th St, New York, NY 10030
VFC Parking -- 161 W 132nd St, New York, NY 10027
What should I wear or bring to the farm?
Please plan to get dirty -- wear pants, closed-toed shoes, sun protection, and filled reusable water bottles. If you have your own gardening gloves and gear, feel free to bring them!
Can I bring my friends and family to volunteer?
Yes! Please bring your friends and family. The more the merrier!
How old do I have to be to volunteer?
We encourage parents to bring their children to experience our farm, however, for safety reasons, the minimum age requirement to volunteer is 7 years old. Younger children are allowed on our farms and enjoy the space but they must be supervised by an adult and will not be permitted to do farm work.
I want to volunteer but I’m unable to commit to the full day. Can I leave my shift early?
Yes! If you are a drop-in volunteer on Saturdays, you may leave at any time.
I want to volunteer my professional skills. Is this possible?
We are so happy that you want to contribute your time and professional skills! Please contact us at info@harlemgrown.org to determine if we have a project to match your skills.
I was looking forward to volunteering but it looks like the weather will be very bad. Will the farm be closed?
Our farm is generally open during regular hours, rain or shine! Please check our Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter pages if you’re unsure as cancellations will be posted through social media.
I’m not available to volunteer on Saturday. Can I volunteer any other day?
Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide drop-in volunteer opportunities outside of our scheduled times due to our educational programming. If you would like to set up a larger corporate day with your organization, please click here.
What should I expect the day of volunteering?
Expect to get dirty! We will have various farm tasks such as weeding, watering, composting, and cleaning. Projects like building, painting, harvesting, and planting are seasonal.
Do I need special skills or qualifications to volunteer?
No special skills or qualifications are necessary! If you’ve had gardening experience, it’s a plus.
I love the work you guys do at Harlem Grown. Do you accept individual donations?
YES! We absolutely welcome your support to continue our FREE youth programming and to help cover costs associated with maintaining our farms. Harlem Grown is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and your contribution is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Donations by check can be sent to P.O. Box 24296 New York, NY 10087-3016 and addressed to our Executive Director, Nicole Engel. You can also make individual or monthly contributions online through this link.