NYC Civic Corps
The NYC Civic Corps application is now open! Join thousands of AmeriCorps members across the nation by making a full-time commitment to serve New York City. Click here to apply. Submit before July 3rd to meet our Priority Deadline.
NYC Civic Corps is an AmeriCorps program run by NYC Service that unites a diverse group of professionals to serve full-time for 10 months with partnering organizations, working to increase their organizational capacity to engage volunteers and build sustainable volunteer initiatives. |
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Love Your Block
On June 14th, the Mott Haven Merchants ? one of our 2014 Love Your Block grant winners - will engage dozens of volunteers in the beautification of an underpass severely in need of repair. This project will include litter and graffiti clean-up, installation of LED lights, street tree care, and a mural painting. City officials and community leaders will present volunteers with a special recognition for their engagement in civic service. To see the other grant winners in all 5 boroughs, click here. |
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Message from the
Chief Service Officer |
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Each month, Paula Gavin, the Chief Service Officer of the City of New York, will share her reflections on service. |
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 With the school year nearing a close, we celebrate the service that teachers, parents and other volunteers contribute to the success of our students. We also look forward to the opportunities for sun and service in the summer months! We hope that you take advantage of all that New York City has to offer this summer including its volunteer opportunities. To find an opportunity that interests you click here. |
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Help Measure Brooklyn Parks' Impact
Do you have an interest in urban studies or social science? Help NYC Parks to better understand park visitors' behavior in Brooklyn by joining the "Parks Utilization Study." The goal of this study is to determine the characteristics of parks' users to make future improvements in matters such as park designs a To learn more, click here. |
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EmergeNYC
For New Yorkers, the summer months mean days at the beach, ice cream sundaes, and extreme weather conditions. You can be trained to support New York City during an emergency like hurricanes, weather-related blackouts and more.
As seen most recently during Super Storm Sandy, volunteers are critical in times of need. EmergeNYCvolunteers help coordinate the distribution of essential items like food, water, and blankets to the community during an emergency. Be prepared; sign up for a training our June 30th by clicking here. |
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Help Seniors Remain Independent
The Council of Seniors asks volunteers in Northeast Queens to use their everyday life skills to help their neighbors in need. Clients make all their own financial decisions, but need hands-on help with bill paying tasks such as include organizing bills, writing out checks for the client to sign or balancing the checkbook.To learn more and show your compassion for a neighbor in need, click here. |
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