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Urban Farm Volunteers - South Bronx Help Students Grow Food & Community Leadership
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Description
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 maintenance
- Support monthly food distribution to families
- Help with quarterly Community Table events
- Mentor student farm leaders (ages 11-17)
- Document program impact through photos/social media
- Assist with bilingual outreach when needed
What 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 empowerment
- Reliable and punctual
- Comfortable working with middle/high school students
- No farming experience required - we provide training!
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) helpful but not required
- Background check required
Time 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?
Location
Bronx, NY , Wings Academy and MS 129
Directions
Primary sites: M.S. 129 Academy (2055 Mapes Ave) & Wings Academy (1122 E 180th St)
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Here's the updated Instructions for Interested Volunteers:
Instructions for Interested Volunteers:
Please submit the following to apply:
- Brief cover letter explaining your interest in food justice and working with student leaders
- Resume or volunteer experience summary
- Two references (name, relationship, phone/email)
- Preferred volunteer schedule and availability
Application Process:
- Submit materials via email to info@foodmedcenter.org
- Phone/video interview (15-20 minutes)
- Background check completion
- Sign volunteer agreement
- Attend mandatory orientation session
What to Include in Your Cover Letter:
- Why you're passionate about food justice
- Any experience with youth, farming, or community work
- Your availability and preferred time commitment
- Language skills (especially Spanish)
Questions? Contact: Sarahrose Hendrickson, MPH, Deputy Director Email: info@foodmedcenter.org Phone: [phone number]
Next Steps: Selected volunteers will complete volunteer agreement and receive welcome packet with farm locations, parking info, dress code, and first-day instructions. We provide all tools and training - just bring enthusiasm for supporting amazing student leaders!
Rolling applications accepted. Priority given to applicants available for full academic year commitment.
