NYC Service

May 2010

Volunteer in the greatest City in the world! NYC Service offers an array of volunteer opportunities for New Yorkers to get involved. Lend your time, passion and skills for good!

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Join the NYC Civic Corps
The NYC Civic Corps promotes civic engagement among all New Yorkers, in every neighborhood and across all five boroughs. As AmeriCorps volunteers committing one year of full-time service, NYC Civic Corps members receive a monthly stipend and an educational award to address NYC's most critical challenges. The 2010-2011 NYC Civic Corps application is now available

Looking for some great ways to volunteer? Below are some great opportunities for you to get involved!

Become a Power Lunch Reading Buddy
Share your love of reading by joining Everybody Wins! Volunteer with students in nearby public schools for weekly reading and mentoring sessions during lunch. Volunteers are needed to read one-on-one with students, one day a week for the school year. Sign up to become a Power Lunch Buddy

Brighten up a Senior's Day with a Phone Call
Telephone Reassurance, an initiative launched by NYC Service and the Department for the Aging, is a service that provides older adults who live alone and/or have limited ability to leave their homes with regularly scheduled telephone calls. Volunteer from your home or your office with just one phone call!

Enjoy Coffee, Conversation and Volunteering
The Dialogue Project is currently recruiting English speaking volunteers to work with new immigrants learning English. Participants will meet once a week for five weeks to discuss diverse topics and interests in English. Volunteer your time here

AIDS Walk 2010
Volunteer for the AIDS Walk 2010. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate one of NYC's biggest events of the year. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, to cheer walkers on along the route and to help tally donations and much more. Click here for more information or to volunteer for the event.

Join the Parks Greeter Corps!
The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation is currently recruiting volunteers to launch the new Parks Greeter Corps, a team of motivated volunteers who will act as ambassadors for a number of busy parks throughout the five boroughs. Register here to become a Parks Greeter

Upcoming Events:

GreenApple Corps Coastal Clean-up!
Help clean up your local coastline with GreenApple Corps. Volunteers are needed on May 15th, 2010 to help clean-up various beaches and water ways throughout the five boroughs. Volunteer with the GreenApple Corps

Looking for more opportunities to give back to your community?
Visit www.nyc.gov/service to search by ZIP code, interest area, skill set or by keywords or join us on Facebook, Learn about opportunities available to you with just a click!

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