Urban Farm Volunteers - South Bronx Help Students Grow Food & Community Leadership

The Center for Food As Medicine is seeking volunteers for the Food for Change program in the South Bronx. Volunteers will assist students in operating hydroponic farms, distributing food, and mentoring young leaders. This role emphasizes community empowerment and requires a commitment of 2-4 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. No farming experience is necessary, and bilingual skills are a plus. The position is based at local schools.
Join the Food Revolution in the South Bronx!

The Center for Food as Medicine & Longevity seeks passionate volunteers to support our Food for Change program at M.S. 129 Academy and Wings Academy. Help amazing student leaders operate hydroponic farms producing 400+ pounds of fresh food monthly for families in need.

Responsibilities:

Assist students with planting, harvesting, and farm maintenanceSupport monthly food distribution to familiesHelp with quarterly Community Table eventsMentor student farm leaders (ages 11-17)Document program impact through photos/social mediaAssist with bilingual outreach when neededWhat Makes This Special: This isn't charity - it's community empowerment. Students lead, volunteers support. You'll be part of a saturation model expanding to 40 schools across 15 square miles to transform food access in the South Bronx.

Qualifications:

Passion for food justice and student empowermentReliable and punctualComfortable working with middle/high school studentsNo farming experience required - we provide training!Bilingual (Spanish/English) helpful but not requiredBackground check requiredTime Commitment: 2-4 hours per week, flexible scheduling Location: South Bronx schools (primarily M.S. 129 and Wings Academy)

Ready to grow change with incredible young leaders?