Robin Hood Teen Council is an year long opportunity designed to give students an introduction to poverty fighting in action. High school students from the tri-state area meet once a month to learn about poverty in New York City and Robin Hood’s grant making process. E-mail Claire or Leitzel to express your interest in this opportunity.
DOROT is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to alleviate social isolation and provide concrete services to older adults. They have various intergenerational programs offered for students who are interested in interacting with older adults. More information can be found here– DOROT after school intergenerational programs
The Friendship Circle cultivates friendships between children with special needs and teen volunteers. Children’s Circle is a two-hour drop off program in Chelsea on the first and third Sunday of each month, for children with special needs to join with peer volunteers for a fun, educational group experience
LSA Family Health Service needs, caring, committed student volunteers for the fall/spring semester. They need after school tutors on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please reach out to Trish Gough if you are interested in this opportunity. To register, fill out the. Any questions can be directed to Dina Shanowitz.
Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York (CCC) CCC is a multi-issue child advocacy organization that seeks to ensure that every child is healthy, housed, educated, and safe. YouthAction NYC engages New York City youth from diverse backgrounds in civic participation and advocacy. The Fall 2016 YCLC will begin on Monday, October 17th and applications are due on Monday October 3rd. More information and application materials can be found here.
