Are you an NYC nonprofit or City agency looking to expand your impact? Become an NYC Service AmeriCorps host site with NYC Civic Corps. Host sites receive capacity-building support to achieve their mission and reach more New Yorkers.
AmeriCorps members #GetThingsDone across New York City -- helping nonprofits and City agencies build programs, mobilize volunteers, and engage communities. Our host site partners play a critical role in addressing NYC's most pressing needs -- all while developing the next generation of civic leaders.
Host Site recruitment for 2025-2026 has closed.
Stay in the know for the 2026-2027 program year by submitting an interest form.You'll be notifies about info sessions, the application launch, and other key program updates!
Applications will launch early in 2026.
Hosting an AmeriCorps member can help your organization develop new initiatives, reach new communities, and gain fresh perspectives to achieve your agency's most ambitious goals.
By placing full-time support directly with nonprofits and city agencies, in just 10-months, an NYC Civic Corps member can increase impact in three areas:
NYC Civic Corps members serve at their host sites full-time (~35 hours per week) 10-month terms, from September 2026 through June 2027.
To be eligible, host sites must:
City Agencies:
| Host Site Fee/Member |
|---|
| $5,000 |
Nonprofits:
|
Organization Budget |
Host Site Fee/Member |
|---|---|
| $1M or less | $4,000 |
| Between $1M and $3M | $7,000 |
| Over $3M | $10,000 |
Host site supervisors commit to attending a full-day orientation in July/August 2025, as well as quarterly virtual training sessions throughout the program year.
NYC Service is committed to supporting partners, members, and services in all five boroughs. City Agencies and Nonprofit organizations in Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island are especially encouraged to apply.
Want to Learn More? Schedule time to chat with our team at servicerecruitment@cityhall.nyc.gov.
The council mobilizes National Service programs from within the five boroughs to strengthen AmeriCorps programs and enhance the member experience, focusing on partnerships to increase recruitment and retention, bolster professional development opportunities, and collaborate on member engagement.
Any NYC-based AmeriCorps program is eligible to participate. If you're interested in joining or attending an upcoming meeting, please email nationalservice@cityhall.nyc.gov.
Current Council Partners Include:
| Center for Family Life in Sunset Park | Empire State Service Corps |
| Children's Aid | Green City Force |
| City Year New York | Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) |
| Coach Across America | New York Immigration COalition, Inc |
| Community Health Care Association of New York State | Reading Partners NYC |
| Community Service Society | Sunset Park AmeriCorps Family Health Centers at NYU Langone |
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