
Volunteer Opportunities
GreenFest 2025 - Volunteer Opportunities
Green Fest Newark festival will run from 12PM-4PM on September 27th, at Weequahic Park, 92 Thomas Carmichael Drive Newark, NJ 07112. Rain Date is October 4th.
Day of festival volunteer opportunities are from 10:00 AM - 5 PM in 3.5 hour shifts. Festival Volunteers are expected to be available for a full shift.
This Volunteer role may be for you if you:
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Passion for sustainability, community greening initiatives, and healthy living
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Have an interest in arts and culture
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Have a positive and outgoing personality
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Have a good level of a second language after English
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Take pride in and enjoy welcoming visitors of all ages and backgrounds
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Feel confident in a customer-facing environment, public*
This is an opportunity to be part of a very special event in the Greater Newark Area. As a Festival Volunteer you’ll have the opportunity to be an ambassador for the FOURTH sustainability fair in the city of Newark. You will have the opportunity to meet sustainability experts, thought leaders, and fellow enthusiasts from the community and make new friends.
We will provide you with a lanyard for easy identification by visitors. If you are volunteering, you’ll need to ensure you have appropriate clothing and footwear.
VOLUNTEERS MUST BE 16 OR OVER
How to apply: Please complete this form - 2025 Greenfest Volunteer Form
Please contact greenfestnewark@gmail.com to discuss any access requirements you have, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments where possible to maximize access to volunteering.
Before Festival Volunteer Opportunities
Swap Meet Support
[2-3 Regular Volunteers]
August 1st - September 26th
* X from Clean Water Action will oversee this volunteer opportunity*
• Assist in collecting donations and bringing them to the drop-off site
• Help sort and organize donation items
• Create signs and prepare materials
National Clean Up Day
[15 One-Day Volunteers]
September 20th
• Join Keep Newark Beautiful in a morning clean up around Weequahic Park
Day of Festival Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Tent
[4 total, 2 each shift]
September 27th
• Stationed at info tent in the park - seated
• Provide general information about Green Fest Newark
• Give directions, information about the activities
• Distribute QR Codes for Scanning
• Collect email addresses - via form or tablet
Festival Floater
[4 total, 2 each shift]
September 27th
• On their feet and mobile - aiding in supporting vendors with setup/ requests.
• Give directions, information about the activities and schedule for GFN to attendees
• Distribute Qr Codes
• Checking vendors in/ sharing their setup spots.
Tree Giveaway Support
[6 total. 3 each shift]
September 27th
• Assist NJ Tree Foundation with their tree giveaway
• Must be able to lift 20+ lbs.
Swap Meet Support
[6 total, 3 each shift]
September 27th
• Assist X with the swap meet set-up, sorting, and organizing during Greenfest
• Engage with community members and assist in restock and pack-up
Festival Overlook Support
[4 total, 2 each shift]
September 27th
• Overlook the composting/ waste system throughout the festival.
• Ensure there are no damages to rental equipment
• Inform people the rental items must stay on festival grounds.
Marketing Support
[2 total, 1 each shift]
September 27th
• Assist with Community Engagement Coordinator in creating social media marketing videos.