Get Involved
Volunteering with Freshkills Park
Bring your energy and enthusiasm to our volunteer events and help with beautification/cleanup projects at Schmul Park, the New Springville Greenway, 2240 Richmond Avenue and more! By maintaining green spaces and assisting with events, like our annual Great Gobbler, volunteers help make visiting Freshkills Park a great experience.
Freshkills Park Docent Program
The Freshkills Park Docent Program is a service hub of dedicated volunteers who assist in leading our volunteer stewardship events, such as invasive removals, garden building, and other hands-on activities to promote community based efforts at Freshkills Park. Docents are invited to join educational, guided site tours and other public programming once sufficiently trained. No prior experience is needed to join, only an interest in nature and willingness to learn how to lead is necessary.
To support your growth as a Docent, FKPA staff will:
- Provide trainings and resources to lead volunteer stewardship programs
- Provide Freshkills Park Alliance swag, including a T-shirt, hat, and printed materials
- Schedule all programs and communicate dates and logistics in a timely manner
- Lead a beginning and end of season check-in with docent educators
- Act as the lead coordinator on programs within NYC Parks or DSNY jurisdiction
- Offer Docent and friend or family members programming participation opportunities (March-November).
Check out some of our past volunteer events here!
If you want to help make an impact and become a volunteer and/or docent, fill out our volunteer application form. Ae you a school group or environmental organization, looking to get involved and support NYC’s next big park? Request a customized volunteer opportunity here.
The Freshkills Park Alliance also has a corporate sponsorship & volunteer program, for more information email info@freshkillspark.org
Volunteer opportunities will also be posted on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter page. We look forward to seeing you at Freshkills Park this Spring!
