Serve Your City, Shape Your Future - Join NYC Civic Corps
As an NYC Civic Corps member, you'll receive real-world professional experience at a City agency or nonprofit while tackling some of New York City's most pressing challenges.
During your 10-month, full-time service term (typically September to June) you’ll get paid to serve your city, channel your passions, and jumpstart your career by engaging communities, developing programs, and managing volunteers at your host site.
NYC Service sets you up for success during and after your service term--connecting you to a cohort of future public leaders, providing you with trainings and career planning, and offering additional benefits.
Last year our members impacted the lives of over 88,000 New Yorkers. Will you join the call to service?
*2026-27 Applications Open This Summer!*
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Celebrating AmeriCorps Week in New York City
🗓️ March 8-14
Every March, we celebrate AmeriCorps Week.This year we’re celebrating March 8-14. Stop to recognize and give thanks to those members who raise their hands to help when the need arises. They are often the first on the ground and last to leave—making sure their projects create an impact and are better than they found them.
Celebrate NYC Civic Corps and thank members for uniting in service, fostering a sense of constructive action, civic participation, and belonging.
Looking for a way to participate?
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For everyone | Join the #AmeriCorpsWeek Social Storm. Kick off AmeriCorps Week strong by posting our AmeriCorps Week graphic (found below) on your LinkedIn, Instagram, and/or Facebook account. Together, we’ll bring attention to national service and remind people that members continue to do great work in New York City. To achieve the greatest reach, please use the graphic and tags included below and publish your posts on Monday, March 9 at 10AM EST.
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For host sites | Show your members gratitude. Through your communications channels, highlight the impact of the work AmeriCorps members do in your community. Let’s give them the gratitude they deserve for getting things done in our city. Share videos, photos, and posts on social media about NYC Civic Corps or your organization’s experience throughout the week to help encourage the next generation of AmeriCorps members. Don’t forget to include stats that underline the impact of their work!
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For members | Participate in Day of the A. Show off your AmeriCorps A to share your national service pride, how serving others makes you feel or what a day in your AmeriCorps life is like. Wear your favorite AmeriCorps tee, break out your old baseball cap, or show off your AmeriCorps-themed arts and crafts project. Take a photo or video and share it on your personal social media channels on Tuesday, March 10, in honor of #DayoftheA.Tag us @NYCService and we’ll re-share.
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For Alumni | Share your throwbacks! On Thursday, March 12, we’ll be looking back at NYC Service’s AmeriCorps legacy of service. Use this day to post any old pictures of your time as a member. Tag us @NYCService and we’ll re-share on our Instagram stories.
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Make sure you stay up to date and follow along on our Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for the latest on AmeriCorps Week.
How Can You Make an Impact?
Our members are managing volunteers in food pantries, cleaning up streets and local parks, mentoring youth, responding to city emergencies, and connecting low-income communities to health resources. Whatever your passion, NYC Civic Corps has a position for you!
- Community Development
- Food Access
- Environment & Sustainability
- Public Health
- Youth & Education
NYC Civic Corps members earn valuable resume-building professional experience while building connections and gaining exposure to City government or the NYC nonprofit sector. Members also receive the following benefits during service:
- Living allowance (up to $24,500 pre-tax)
- $5,176 education award for existing student loans or future education opportunities
- Transportation benefits (OMNY)
- Monthly training and networking opportunities
- 15 days PTO, plus recognized host site calendar holidays
- Loan forbearance
- Health coverage
- Childcare assistance, if eligible
- Eligible for SNAP benefits
Before submitting your application, make sure you meet all the eligibility requirements below. If accepted into the program, you'll need to share documents confirming the following before being officially placed at a host site.
To serve in NYC Civic Corps, you must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Have received your high school diploma (or equivalent) by program start
- Be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
- Consent to and pass a National Service Criminal History Check
- Be available to serve full-time (35 hours per week) for the duration of the program
Learn about the transformative experiences of our members as they embark on their service journeys.
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Are You an NYC Service AmeriCorps Alum? Learn more about upcoming events and resources here.
Hoping to Host an AmeriCorps Member? Learn how to apply as a host site here.