Needs From: Engagement Zone at UTRGV

Help maintain and grow La Nueva Libertad Community Harvest Garden, a shared community resource that promotes food access, environmental stewardship, and neighborhood engagement.

Volunteers will assist with ongoing garden activities such as monitoring plant health, watering, weeding, planting seasonal crops, harvesting produce, mulching, and general garden upkeep.

Volunteers may also help engage with neighborhood residents by sharing information about the garden, encouraging community participation, and supporting efforts to make the garden a welcoming space for all. No gardening experience is required; training and guidance will be provided as needed.

Through regular stewardship, volunteers help ensure the garden remains productive, sustainable, and available for community members to enjoy throughout the growing season.

Dress Code & Volunteer Information

This opportunity involves outdoor work in a garden. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty, closed-toe shoes, and attire appropriate for the weather. Long pants, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.

Gardening gloves are recommended if available, though some tools and supplies may be provided. Please be prepared for bending, kneeling, lifting light materials, and working outdoors in South Texas weather conditions.

While we work in our efforts for the university to help us to provide menstrual products in every restroom of the school, we will maintain with distributions.

Time and location will be sent via email.

Menstrual products are being distributed by the Intersectional Feminist Student Organization.

For more information (Brownsville Campus), you can contact Kylie Torres, kylie.torres01@utrgv.edu

While we work in our efforts for the university to help us to provide menstrual products in every restroom of the school, we will maintain with distributions.

Time and location will be sent via email.

Menstrual products are being distributed by the Intersectional Feminist Student Organization with the collaboration of RGV Youth Democratics Socialists of America (YDSA).

For more information (Edinburg Campus), you can contact Cindy Ximena Ruiz, cindy.ruizzamudio01@utrgv.edu

Meetings are held every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.