Use your Blank for Good to address some of NYC's most pressing needs with
NYC Service. This month we celebrate the American Red Cross and Women's History Month. Learn how to be prepared in case of disaster, attend a TimebanksNYC event or teach youth how to play baseball. NYC Service offers many great ways for you to get out and volunteer!

NYC Service News

Apply now to be an NYC Civic Corps Host Site!
Applications are now being accepted for 2011-2012 NYC Civic Corps host sites. NYC Civic Corps is an AmeriCorps program that unites a diverse group of full-time professional volunteers to support nonprofit organizations and City agencies that want to use more volunteers, but struggle to manage and support sustainable volunteer programs. Corps members are dispatched to host sites for one year with the charge of developing sustainable volunteer programs and organizational capacity. The ultimate goal of the NYC Civic Corps is to engage more New Yorkers in efforts to help our neighbors and tackle our toughest challenges. Request an application here.

New Website Feature for Registered Nonprofit Organizations
We are excited to introduce a new tracking feature on our website. Now organizations registered on nyc.gov/service will receive automatic emails alerting them when they receive volunteer referrals. This is a great way for your organization to keep track of inquiries and to increase communication with volunteers. For more information or to learn how to take advantage, email us at nycservice@cityhall.nyc.gov.

Volunteering made easy: Here are some great ways to get involved in March

Free CPR Training in Brooklyn!
On Thursday, March 24th at 6:30 pm, NYC Service and FDNY will host a free CPR Training session in Brooklyn. As part of the class, you will be asked to give back by sharing your knowledge with family and friends. To help you do so, you'll get to take home your CPR training kit, complete with an inflatable training mannequin and training DVDs. Sign up for free training here.

Ready New York
Be prepared in case of an emergency! Learn how you and your family can get prepared for disaster through the American Red Cross in Greater NY. The Red Cross offers free 45-minute emergency preparedness presentations, which teach New Yorkers how to create a plan, build a supply kit, and keep loved ones safe and informed during times of disaster. Click here for more information or to sign up for a class.

TimebanksNYC March Events
Join the TimebanksNYC team for a host of workshops and events throughout the month of March. Learn how to become a TimebanksNYC member, attend a workshop on financial literacy or volunteer to help a high school student apply for college. Attend an event or volunteer with TimebanksNYC.

Become a Coach with Harlem RBI
Harlem RBI is currently seeking volunteer softball and baseball coaches for youth ages 7-18. Volunteer coaches teach baseball/softball and provide youth with the opportunity to play, learn, and grow, inspiring them to recognize their potential and realize their dreams. Volunteer with Harlem RBI today!

Super Saturdays at El Museo del Barrio
Celebrate Latino culture at one of NYC's premiere cultural institutions. Once a month El Museo del Barrio opens its doors to everyone interested in exploring the vibrancy and diversity of Latino culture through free concerts, gallery tours, workshops and other activities. Volunteers are needed to help with setup, greet visitors and other tasks. Enjoy Super Sabados at El Museo!

Volunteer for the CLARO Project
CLARO, the Civil Legal Advice and Resource Office, is a free weekly walk-in clinic at Kings County Civil Court where consumers can obtain free advice and information about debt collection. Volunteer lawyers are needed to advise self-represented litigants about the debt collection process and civil court proceedings.  Sign up to volunteer today.

Learn about opportunities available to you with just a click! Visit www.nyc.gov/service to search by ZIP code, interest area, skill set or by keywords, or join us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter too! Donate to any of the above programs listed above through the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City.