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Volunteer and Employment for Youth and Adults
Stay Connected with Your NCN Account
The best way to stay connected to our work is to create your own NCN account. Once you have an account you can sign up for events, volunteer projects, manage your contact information, email subscriptions, see your donation history and more! If you have previously received emails from New City Neighbors, purchased a share, or donated to NCN you will likely already have an account. Create or reset your password here. If this is your first time visiting then create a new account here or by selecting “Login” on our menu. After you have an account be sure to login when registering or donating so your information stays accurate. If you have any questions or technical issues our Director of Administration, Sierra West, is happy to help.
Now Hiring: Full-Time Development Coordinator
New City Neighbors is looking for a passionate and strategic Development Coordinator to drive our fundraising efforts and empower youth in Grand Rapids through urban farming and leadership programs. In this role, you’ll cultivate donor relationships, secure sponsorships, and manage grants to sustain our impactful work. Flexible schedule and meaningful work that grows neighborhood leaders.
Applications Due February 23, 2025.
Now Hiring: Farm Apprenticeships
Our Farm Apprentice Program provides hands-on training in small-scale intensive vegetable production for interested beginning urban farmers in the Grand Rapids area. This program is partially funded through a USDA urban agriculture initiative that gives program priority to historically underserved producers. Positions are open through Feburary 28. Apply today!
Now Hiring: Cafe Production Manager
We’re looking for a Café Production Manager to support our Café operations, assist with food production, and help create a positive learning environment for youth employees. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a team setting, enjoys hands-on food preparation, and is passionate about community-driven food work and youth empowerment.
Now Hiring: Youth Employment
New City Neighbors provides employment opportunities to high-school-age youth. Our youth employment opportunities provide job, life, career, and leadership skills. Here, not only will youth earn a paycheck, but they will find learning and community.
Opportunities include:
- Farm Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Leadership Opportunities
- Professional Development
- Career Readiness
- Anti-Racism Team
- Marketing Experience
- Spiritual Development
- Customer Service Experience
Internships
New City Neighbors offers flexible internships to adult students looking to get involved in community development, farming or faith formation. Internships are typically unpaid but we will work with any school so interns are able to fulfill their program requirements.
Opportunities include:
- Intensive Vegetable Production
- Urban Farming
- Food Justice
- Faith Formation
- Non-profit Administration
- Grant Writing
Volunteer
New City Neighbors has various volunteer opportunities including farm volunteer days, helping with fundraising mailings, and assisting with events. Create a NCN account and login to your constituent portal to sign up. If you are interested in consistently volunteering complete this form so we know what your interests are and we will seek to get you plugged in as opportunities become available.
Become a Board Member
We are always looking to add to our volunteer Board of Directors. We value a diverse set of skills and life experiences, a commitment to our mission and values, and familiarity with the Creston neighborhood of Grand Rapids. To get involved please complete the form below and our Executive Director, Ricardo Tavarez, will be in touch. For related questions contact Ricardo at ricardo@newcityneighbors.org.
Become a Partner
Your gifts impact youth, while transforming a community. Partner with us today.