JHBG is powered entirely by volunteers, and there is always room for one more pair of hands. Whether you love gardening, enjoy community events, care about composting and sustainability, or want to help keep our streets clean, we have a place for you.
Gardening and Beautification
Our flagship volunteer activity takes place every Saturday from April through November, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Volunteers gather at our 19 garden spots throughout Jackson Heights to plant flowers, tend beds, pull weeds, and maintain the green spaces that give our neighborhood its character. No gardening experience is necessary – just show up ready to dig in. Tools and gloves are provided.
Other Ways to Help
- JH SCRAPS Community Composting – Help divert food scraps from the landfill and turn them into rich compost for our gardens.
- Halloween Parade – Volunteer to help organize and run our beloved annual Children’s Halloween Parade.
- Summer Sundays in the Park – Assist with our summer concert and community gathering series.
- Clean Streets – Join neighborhood cleanup efforts to keep Jackson Heights litter-free.
- Tree LC Team – Help care for the street trees that line our blocks.
- JHBG Podcasts – Contribute your voice or production skills to our community podcast.
- Views from the Heights Newsletter – Write articles, take photographs, or help with layout and distribution.
To get started, email us at info@jhbg.org or simply show up at any Saturday gardening session.