A paid summer internship run by Green Guerillas that places young people ages 14 to 17 in New York City community gardens, where they support gardeners through the busiest part of the season. Interns explore community gardening, food justice and environmental stewardship through composting, mulching, weeding, building simple tables and pathways, and workshops. No prior gardening experience is needed. The 2025 session paid $16.50 an hour.
Offered by Green Guerillas. Internship for high school students in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Policy, Civic Leadership, Environment, Leadership
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Brooklyn, New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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