Volunteer
The Conservancy is the only organization that tends to the full care of Central Park. With 843 acres to manage, there’s a lot of ground for our volunteers to cover—and friends for them to make!
Our expert staff care for the Park’s trees, gardens, water bodies, and woodlands year-round, but we depend on thousands of volunteers to help us maintain a welcoming space for visitors and wildlife alike. And you could be one of them!
Explore our volunteer opportunities below.
Flexibly Scheduled Volunteer Opportunities
Our Flexibly Scheduled Volunteer Opportunities allow you to sign up for volunteers projects as you are available. These projects happen on a variety of days and times throughout the year, flexing with the seasons and needs of the Park.
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Seasonal Teams
Make an immediate difference in the Park with one of our seasonal teams—painting and weeding in spring and summer, raking in fall, and shoveling snow in winter.Tags: Adults
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Saturday Green Team
Join us any Saturday to help with landscape maintenance tasks like raking, mulching, pulling weeds, and planting.
Tags: Adults
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Teen Volunteer Days
Students are invited to give back to the City by volunteering in Central Park. Help maintain and beautify the grounds through a variety of Park projects.Tags: Youth
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Family Volunteer Days
Grab the kids and get some quality time while giving back! You’ll help Conservancy staff keep the Park clean while enjoying the outdoors.Tags: Families
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Community Volunteer Days
Not sure if you'd like to start regularly volunteering with us? Try out one of our Community Volunteer Days open to the public where volunteers focus on making room for the bloom in the Park.
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Corporate Volunteering
A unique opportunity for corporate groups to build camaraderie while promoting volunteerism, “Day in the Dirt” is a hands-on way to give back to the Park.
Tags: Groups
Committed Volunteer Opportunities
Our Committed Volunteer Opportunities allow volunteers to commit to a regularly scheduled weekly shift. These projects require additional screening, training, and have limited recruitment.
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Greeters
Serve as a knowledgeable resource—and a friendly, welcoming face—for millions of annual visitors.Tags: Adults
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Landscape Management
Become an integral part of the Park by working alongside a member of the Conservancy field staff each week.Tags: Adults
Celebrate Spring in Central Park
As we celebrate the beginning of spring, meet the volunteers behind the Park’s care and join our community. View audio described version
