Volunteer with the NYU Civic Team
Your first step to joining the Civic Team is choosing an agency! Please read the different volunteer opportunities with the agencies and decide which one is the best fit. Then simply sign-up (link to application), and someone from the agency will reach out to you with more information on training dates, etc.
Please know that we will offer various training sessions throughout the year -- please stay tuned!
As a Civic Team member, what are my responsibilities?
- - Commit to a minimum of 2 hours of service a week with your agency (unless otherwise specified by the agency).
- - Attend 2 reflection events with your team.
- - Work with your team to develop a special project for your agency.
- - Attend all required events and programs for the Civic Team and your agency.
- - Maintain in good standing with the University as a fully matriculated student.
- - Abide by all agency, Civic Team, Center for Student Activities, Leadership and Service, New York University, guidelines, procedures, and policies.
- - Serve as an ambassador of the Civic Team program, Center for Student Activities, Leadership and Service, New York University, and your agency.
Click here to Join a Civic Team Agency site!
For more information about the becoming a member of the Civic Team, please email: civic.team@nyu.edu.
Intern through the Civic Team
As part of the Civic Team, students with previous volunteer experience, are also able to apply to be an intern within a non-profit or government agency through two different tracks:
- Community Engagement Track (CET)
- Intern at non-profit - For internship job descriptions at non-profits, please click here. Please note: the CET internships are unpaid; however, there may be an opportunity to use your Federal Work Study for this program. We will provide more information about this aspect at a later date.
- Government Mobilization Track (GMT)
- Intern at government office - Placement will occurr through the NYC Public Service Corps. For more information about potential government office placement, please click here. Please note that the GMT internship must be done for academic credit or Federal Work Study.
The interns will commit to 10-15 hrs per week at their respective sites. As the specific duties of the interns will vary per site, some of the general expectations of the students through the program include, but are not limited to:
- - Coordinating volunteers
- - Assisting with office support
- - Providing additional educational resources for volunteers
- - Facilitating group reflections
- - Participating in all Civic Team trainings
- - Working with your team to develop a special project for your agency
- - Attending all required events and programs for the Civic Team and your agency
- - Maintaining in good standing with the University as a fully matriculated student
- - Abiding by all agency, Center for Student Activities, Leadership and Service, New York University, guidelines, procedures, and policies
- - Serving as an ambassador of the Civic Team, Center for Student Activities, Leadership and Service, New York University, and your agency
As part of the internship, students will receive training on various subject areas to ensure that they are well prepared to fully and effectively contribute to the organization and better meet the ever-changing needs of the New York City communities and non-profit sector in the current climate. We hope the internship position will provide greater assistance to the Civic Team agencies while providing an opportunity for students to learn, engage, and serve within our communities.
How do I apply to be an intern?
Please click here to apply. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Some internships will require an interview with the non-profit and/or an additional application. You will be notified of any additional requirements upon review of your application.
Which training sessions or workshops am I required to attend?
Civic Team interns are also required to attend and participate in the following:
Civic Team Intern Brainstorms
Every other Wednesday evening starting on September 16, 2009
(Min attendance at 3 sessions required)
Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South
OSA Conference Room, 7th Floor
What if I can't make a training session?
We understand that the first week of classes is often busy; however, we would like to train you and your peers as early as possible to get you ready to start working within your agency! If you have concerns about your schedule, but are still interested in getting involved, please email Diana Lugo-Martinez at diana.lugo@nyu.edu