NYC Civic Corps Member

About NYC Civic Corps

NYC Civic Corps, an AmeriCorps program launched in 2009 by NYC Service, recruits and places AmeriCorps members to serve full-time from September 2nd, 2024 - June 30th, 2025 at select nonprofit organizations. NYC Civic Corps members build, develop, and grow volunteer programs by recruiting, managing, and engaging volunteers to address impact areas that are priorities of New York City such as:

• Disaster Services
• Economic Opportunity
• Education & Youth Development
• Environmental Stewardship
• Public Health

Visit nyc.gov/civiccorps to submit your application and view the full list of available positions.

Positions Available at the Following Non-Profit Organizations:

• Actor's Theater Workshop
• Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park
• American Red Cross
• Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC
• Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York
• Boy Scouts of America, Greater New York Councils
• Bronx is Blooming
• Brooklyn Public Library
• Brownsville Partnership, Inc.
• Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans
• Children of Promise, NYC
• Council on American-Islamic Relations
• Counseling in Schools
• Everyday is a Miracle
• Extreme Kids and Crew
• Food Bank for NYC
• Freshkills Park Alliance
• Future and Options
• GallopNYC
• Girls on the Run
• Girls Inc. NYC
• Governor's Committee on Scholastic Achievement
• Graham Windham
• Grassroots Grocery
• Haitian American Alliance of New York
• Harlem Grown
• International Rescue Committee
• Knowledge House Fellowship
• Lighthouse Guild
• Literacy Inc.
• Malikah
• Make the Road New York
• Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center
• New York Academy of Sciences
• New York City Urban Debate League
• New York Disaster Interfaith Services
• North Brooklyn Park Alliance
• Petey Greene Project
• PowerPlay NYC
• Project Hospitality
• Raising Health
• Read 718
• RETI Center
• Seeds of Fortune
• Services for the Underserved, Inc.
• South Bronx United
• Sunnyside Community Services
• Team Kids
• The New York Academy of Sciences
• The Petey Greene Program
• Uptown Stories

Benefits

• Living allowance of up to $21,250 (pre-tax) distributed evenly throughout the term
• Members receive a MetroCard for commuting to and from service
• Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, valued at $5,176.50 upon successful completion
• Nonprofit exposure
• Resume-building professional experience
• Loan Forbearance and interest accrued paid on qualified student loans upon successful completion
• On-site orientation and on-going monthly training provided by NYC Service (valued at $1,250)
• Additional training and professional support at host site
• NYC Civic Corps gear (polo, fleece, notebook, etc.)
• Childcare assistance, if eligible
• Health Coverage (no premium or monthly enrollment fees)

Responsibilities

As a NYC Civic Corps member you could be doing the following:

• Collaborate with community partners to support various community initiatives
• Assist in organizing and executing events to promote your host site's initiatives
• Engage with local residents to gather feedback and input on community projects
• Provide administrative support for volunteer program activities and initiatives
• Contribute to the development and implementation of outreach strategies to increase community engagement
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to volunteers and volunteer programming

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States
• Have successfully obtained a High School diploma or its equivalent prior to the start of the program
• Agree to and pass a criminal background check
• Ability to serve full time for the program term (generally M-F 9 AM - 5 PM)
• A strong motivation for making a positive difference in New York City
• Willingness to learn new skills and improve upon existing ones
• Must complete a total of 1,200 hours.

Visit nyc.gov/civiccorps to submit your application and view available positions.

• Living allowance of up to $21,250 (pre-tax) distributed evenly throughout the term
• Members receive a MetroCard for commuting to and from service
• Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, valued at $5,176.50 upon successful completion
• Nonprofit exposure
• Resume-building professional experience
• Loan Forbearance and interest accrued paid on qualified student loans upon successful completion
• On-site orientation and on-going monthly training provided by NYC Service (valued at $1,250)
• Additional training and professional support at host site
• NYC Civic Corps gear (polo, fleece, notebook, etc.)
• Childcare assistance, if eligible
• Health Coverage (no premium or monthly enrollment fees)