Expand Your Organization's Impact with an NYC Civic Corps Member
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.
NYC Civic Corps 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 upcoming 2026-27 program year by submitting an interest form. You'll be notified about info sessions dates, the application launch, and other key program updates!
Applications will launch early in 2026.
What Do NYC Civic Corps Members Do?
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:
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Program Development
- Volunteer Management & Recruitment
NYC Civic Corps members serve at their host sites full-time (~35 hours per week) 10-month terms, from September 2026 through June 2027 pending federal funding.
Is Your Agency Eligible?
To be eligible, host sites must:
- Be an NYC City agency or 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
- Designate a full-time staff member to supervise and support the member on-site
- Supervisors commit to attending a full-day orientation in July/August 2026, as well as quarterly virtual training sessions throughout the program year.
- Provide space and technology access to the member
- Ensure proposed activities fall within allowed AmeriCorps guidelines
- Commit to paying a participation fee per member, dependent on organization type and budget
2025-2026 Financial Commitment (2026-27 Fees TBD)
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.
How To Apply
- Confirm Your Eligibility & Gather Application Materials.
You'll need the following to apply:- Online Application
- Most Recent Form 990 (nonprofits only)
- EEO/Sexual Harassment Policy
- Submit Your Application.
- Complete a Supervisor Interview.
New host sites, projects, and/or supervisors are required to interview; returning sites and supervisors may be asked to interview depending on project details
- Attend a Position Description Workshop.
Approved sites will work with NYC Service staff to submit a position description outlining service term goals.
2025-2026 host sites will be notified of their acceptance in late March 2025.
AmeriCorps members will begin service in September 2025 pending federal funding.
Want to Learn More? Schedule time to chat with our team at servicerecruitment@cityhall.nyc.gov.
National Service Leadership Council of New York City
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 NYC | Green City Force |
| City Year | 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 |