City Service Corps Overview

About:

City Service Corps, an AmeriCorps program launched in November 2015 by NYC Service, recruits individuals to serve full-time at City agencies. City Service Corps is comprised of high-impact service projects led by city agencies in impact areas addressing critical capacity and community-related issues. Our impact areas are:

• Disaster Services
• Economic Opportunity
• Education & Youth Development
• Environmental Stewardship
• Public Health

What are impact areas? Learn more here.

2019-2020 Term of Service: November 6, 2019 - July 10, 2020  

Deadline to apply is October 15th 2019.

2019-2020 City Service Corps Host Sites:

Department of Education

• Communications Corps Member 

Department of Sanitation

• donateNYC Corps Member

Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs

• Community Outreach Corps Member 
• Volunteer Programs Corps Member 

New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

• Green Thumb Volunteer Corps Member
• Partnerships Corps Members

What are the benefits of being a City Service Corps Member?

• Living allowance of up to $14,800 (pre-tax) distributed evenly throughout the term
• Unlimited Monthly MetroCard (valued at $1,397)
• Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, valued at $4,266 upon successful completion
• City Government exposure
• Resume-building professional experience
• Loan Forbearance and Deferment for qualified student loans during active service; interest paid on qualified loans if successfully completes program
• On-site orientation and training provided by NYC Service (valued at $1,500)
• Ongoing training and professional support at host site
• City Service Corps gear (polo, fleece, notebook, etc.)
• Childcare assistance, if eligible, during active service
• Health Coverage if a member chooses to enroll or does not have other insurance they wish to remain on (member doesn't pay premium or monthly enrollment fees - valued at $3,100)

What are the requirements to serve as an City Service Corps Member?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States
• Have successfully obtained a High School diploma or its equivalent prior to the start of the program
• Agree to and pass a criminal background check
• Ability to serve full time for the program term (generally M-F 9 AM - 5 PM)
• A strong motivation for making a positive difference in New York City
• Willingness to learn new skills and improve upon existing ones
• Must complete a total of 1,200 hours

For Further Information:

Call (212) 788-3209 or email cityservicecorps@cityhall.nyc.gov with any additional questions.

The 2019-2020 City Service Corps program is made possible by the generous support of Citi Foundation, Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, The New York Community Trust, Trinity Wall Street and UJA-Federation of New York.