We are back at the LEED Certified Javits Center for our 5th year in New York City. Join the Green Festival Marketplace for an Earth Day Celebration! Throughout the weekend you will be able to explore over 250 exhibitors, learn from over 50 inspirational speakers, explore some of the nonprofits in your area, indulge in some delicious vegan or vegetarian food and learn all you need to know to live a more sustainable lifestyle! Green Festival Expo is proud to be back April 15th, 16th & 17th. SHOP.TASTE.ENJOY Location: North Hall - Javits Center 655 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001 Green Festival® is a vibrant, dynamic marketplace where companies and organizations come to showcase their green products and services, and where people go to learn how to live healthier, more sustainable lives. Green Festival is America’s largest and longest-running sustainability and green living event. We bring together the world’s most trusted companies, innovative brands, national and local businesses, pioneering thinkers, and conscious consumers in one place to promote the best in sustainability and green living. Green Festival offers something for everyone, with the widest selection of products and services to work green, play green and live green from food, fashion and health to energy, construction and design. People can shop and enjoy vegan, vegetarian, organic foods, hands-on demos, educational activities and inspirational speakers. Green Festival is a unique and powerful platform for connecting potential customers, retailers, wholesalers and corporations - all under one roof. It provides excellent opportunities for green brands to generate business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales, build awareness and strengthen relationships in an expansive and engaging green marketplace. Parking: The Javits Center does not offer any on-site parking; however, there are many garages within walking distance of the building. Parking rates change based on times and dates. For up to date information about parking lots, please check out Javits transporation info here.<http://www.greenfestivals.org/images/exhibitors/Javits_Public_Transportation_b.pdf> There are many forms of public transportation in New York. For Bus and subway schedules please go to: http://new.mta.info/nyct<http://www.mta.info/nyct> Trains/Subway: The following train stops at 34th Street/Hudson Yards (ONE BLOCK FROM JAVITS): 11th Avenue Subway Benefits of volunteering with Green festivals in 2016: · Meet new friends in your area · Great networking experience · Great for student connections · Explore over 250 green exhibitors · The opportunity to meet influential people in the sustainability industry · Build relationships with exhibitors in regards to future employment, other volunteer opportunities, possible internships and more · Receive community service hours · Free access into the festival ALL weekend! · An exclusive Green Festival volunteer t-shirt to wear during your shift & take home · Free/optional memberships to Global Exchange and Green America – new members only There are many volunteer positions to choose from at this years New York City Green Festival Expo. Check out some of those positions below: Pre-Festival & Leadership Volunteer Roles: Pre-Festival Marketing Street Team Volunteer Leadership Committee (On Site Leadership Roles Available) Media (Photo/Video) & Social Media: Media Team (Photo, Video, Social Media) Social Media Booth with backdrop & props Administrative: Box Office Exhibitor Registration Speaker & Performer Registration Volunteer Registration Sponsor & Partner Registration Media Registration Greening and Education: Green Team Family Fun Pavilion Green Festival Community Award Voting Support Event Production: Setup Miscellaneous Helper Breakdown Special Support: Beer & Wine Garden Lounge (if available in your city) Bike Valet Food Court (if available in your city) Food Sampling Help Test Drive Support (if available in your city) Sponsor Lounge Support Volunteer Lounge Yoga Pavilion Support Shuttle Bus Support (if available in your city) Volunteering with a group: Whether you are volunteering with friends, family, coworkers, an organization or school; Green Festivals can accommodate groups of 2 or more. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> in order to book a group reservation. Groups slots fill quickly, so the earlier the better! Volunteers who are hearing impaired, deaf, or handicapped are encouraged to volunteer. If you have questions or concerns about what volunteer positions will fit your needs best, please e-mail [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Sign up for your volunteer shifts here: http://greenfestivals.volunteerhub.com/ <http://greenfestivals.volunteerhub.com/> Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the information above. Feel free to contact me directly via email and phone. -- Samantha Marie National Director of Volunteers Green Festivals Expo Phone: 347.502.4527 Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Official Volunteer Registration Website: http://greenfestivals.volunteerhub.com/ <http://greenfestivals.volunteerhub.com/> Green Festivals Expo 2016 Dates! 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