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 1, 2021 to July 8, 2022 at select nonprofit organizations. NYC Civic Corps members build, develop, and grow stronger 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
Applications are now open!
How do NYC Civic Corps Members serve?
NYC Civic Corps members serve full-time serving at a New York City community-based organization (CBO), supporting the organization's volunteerism efforts. Civic Corps members recruit, manage, and engage volunteers to address impact areas that are priorities of New York City and the nation. They also build and improve volunteer databases and systems. Throughout the course of the service term, NYC Civic Corps members will be able to develop professional skills such as project management and various other skills.
Where do NYC Civic Corps Members serve?
NYC Civic Corps members serve within the 5 Boroughs of New York City. Members are placed at a CBO to support volunteer recruitment, training, management, and systems development.
2021-2022 NYC Civic Corps Host Sites:
- America SCORES New York
- Volunteer Coordinator
- American National Red Cross
- Regional Youth Coordinator
- Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters NYC
- Alumni Engagement Coordinator
- Community Engagement Coordinator (Bronx/Queens)
- Match Experience Coordinator
- Boys & Girls Club of Harlem NYC
- Volunteer Project Coordinator
- Breakthrough NY
- Recruitment Coordinator
- Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
- Bronx is Blooming
- Volunteer Outreach/Engagement Coordinator
- Volunteer Management Coordinator
- Partnership Development Coordinator
- Brooklyn Community Services
- Project Coordinator
- Service Coordinator
- Central Family Life Center, Inc
- Community Health Volunteer Coordinator
- Youth Leadership & Engagement Coordinator
- Community Health Action of Staten Island
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Concrete Safaris
- Volunteer Project Coordinator
- Court Appointed Special Advocates of NYC
- Volunteer Engagement Specialist
- Emergency Shelter Network of Faith-Based and Community Organizations Inc.
- Emergency Shelter Network Civic Corps Member
- Far Rockaway/Averne Nonprofit Coalition, a Project of Fund for the City of NY
- Volunteer FRANC Coordinator
- Food Bank For New York City
- Community Kitchen Volunteer Coordinator
- Food Distribution Volunteer Coordinator
- VITA Volunteer Coordinator
- Fortune Society
- Volunteers Services Coordinator
- Friends of Wheels
- Volunteer Coordinator and System Developer
- Futures and Options
- Alumni Volunteer Coordinator
- Gowanus Canal Conservancy
- Volunteer Coordinator
- International Rescue Committee
- Outreach Coordinator
- Volunteer Coordinator
- James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Junior Achievement of New York
- Programs Associate - NYC Civic Corps
- Lantern Community Services, Inc.
- NYC Civic Corps Member, Volunteer Manager
- Lighthouse Guild International
- Reading Services Program Assistant
- Make the Road NY
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Natural Areas Conservancy
- NYC Civic Corps Member
- New York Acadmey of Sciences
- Global STEM Alliance Mentor Coordinator
- New York Disaster Interfaith Services
- NYDIS Faith Sector Community Preparedness
- Newtown Creek Alliance Inc.
- Volunteer Program Coordinator
- PEN America
- Membership Engagement Coordinator
- Project Hospitality
- Community Collaboration and Donation Coordinator
- Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
- Raised.byUs
- Volunteer Program Coordinator
- Sunnyside Community Services, Inc.
- Volunteer Services Associate
- The Boys' Club of New York
- Volunteer Coordinator
- The Museum of Food and Drink
- Volunteer Project Coordinator
- The Petey Greene Program
- Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
- United Activities Unlimited, Inc
- Service Learning & Volunteer Coordinator
- Volunteer & Youth Leadership Coordinator
- Youth Engagement Specialist
- Urban Outreach Center
- Volunteer Engagement Specialist
- Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
- Volunteer Program Coordinator
- Washington Square Park Conservancy
- Volunteer Programs Coordinator
Benefits
- Living allowance of up to $19,350 (pre-tax) distributed evenly throughout the term
- Unlimited Monthly MetroCard (valued at $1,524)
- Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, valued at $6,345 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
- Childcare assistance, if eligible
- Health Coverage (no premium or monthly enrollment fees – valued at $3,100)
What are the requirements to serve as a NYC Civic Corps Member?
- 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 1,700 hours.
To find out more information or if you have any questions throughout the application process please reach out to the NYC Service Recruitment Team at servicerecruitment@cityhall.nyc.gov