
Volunteer Opportunities
GreenFest 2026 - Volunteer Opportunities
Green Fest Newark festival will run from 11AM-4PM on September 26th, at Branch Brook Park Prudential Lions.
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 - forms.gle/hAFQYRFQDJsPhTfZ6
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.
Day of Festival Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Tent
[4 total, 2 each shift]
• 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
Festival Floater
[4 total, 2 each shift]
• 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
Tree Giveaway Support
[6 total. 3 each shift]
• Assist NJ Tree Foundation with their tree giveaway
• Must be able to lift 20+ lbs.
Swap Meet Support
[6 total, 3 each shift]
• Assist X with the swap meet set-up, sorting, and organizing during Greenfest
• Engage with community members and assist in restock and pack-up
Photography Support
[2 total, 1 each shift]
• Assist the photographer/videographer in creating social media marketing videos.
• Linnette, the photographer, will lead and show volunteers how to adjust their phone camera settings to capture pictures and short videos throughout Greenfest.