Corporate Volunteer Opportunities

In recognition of our corporate partners’ generous support and shared commitment to advancing opportunities for young people, the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens offers thoughtfully designed volunteer experiences that align with each company’s philanthropic goals. Corporate volunteerism plays a vital role in strengthening our programs, providing employees with meaningful, hands-on opportunities to support youth while contributing to safe, engaging, and impactful environments across our Club.

To ensure a high-quality experience for both our members and volunteers, we carefully manage volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Priority access is extended to partners whose support advances key organizational priorities and helps sustain and grow our impact.

While we welcome interest from all corporate partners, volunteer opportunities are limited and scheduled based on programmatic needs and capacity. We encourage companies to connect with our team to explore how their employees can best engage in service opportunities that create lasting value for the youth and communities we serve.

  • Sky Farm LIC is a one-acre rooftop urban farm and education program operated by the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens. Through hands-on agricultural and climate education, as well as unique features like on-site beehives, the farm serves as a living classroom for youth across Queens. Each year, we grow more than 4,500 pounds of fresh produce and distribute it entirely for free to local families, directly addressing food insecurity in our community.

    Volunteer at our rooftop urban farm offers hands-on, seasonal experiences where corporate teams can choose from a range of meaningful service activities. Depending on the time of year and farm needs, volunteer opportunities may include:

    Harvesting Flowers & Produce
    Support the collection of fresh, seasonal crops that are used in programming and distributed to the community.

    Preparing Beds, Planting, or Weeding
    Assist with core farm operations by getting crops into the ground, maintaining growing spaces, and supporting overall plant health.

    Seeding
    Help start new crops by planting seeds that will become future harvests.

    Painting Signs & Murals
    Contribute to the creative identity of the farm by supporting signage and visual projects throughout the space.

    Clarifying Raw Beeswax for Crafts
    Participate in hands-on processing activities that support educational craft programming.

    Sewing Tote Bags
    Support sustainability-focused projects by creating reusable materials used in programming and distribution.

    Preparing Kitchen Kits for Cooking Classes
    Assist in assembling materials used in youth cooking and nutrition education programs.

    Volunteer engagements at our rooftop urban farm are structured to ensure a high-quality, hands-on experience for both your team and our farm staff. We recommend the following group sizes and time commitments:

    Standard Engagement
    Up to 20 volunteers
    Approximately 3 hours

    Expanded Team Engagement
    Up to 30 volunteers
    Approximately 3 hours

    Large Group Engagement
    Up to 40 volunteers
    Approximately 4 hours

If your corporation/organization is interested in participating in any of the above volunteering opportunities, complete the interest form at the bottom of this page and a member of our team will follow up within 48 hours.