Does your school have a great service project to share? If so, the Service in Schools team wants to know!

Invite the Service in Schools team to visit your service project. We want to see your students and school community in action. Email the Service in Schools team at ServiceinSchools@schools.nyc.gov with two weeks’ notice, and we will schedule a visit to your school to learn about your project and see the impact you are making on the community.

SPEND SUMMER AT THE BRONX ZOO!



Spend your summer conducting field research in NYC with a team of college students and scientists from Fordham University and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). Project TRUE, a collaborative urban ecology program between WCS and Fordham University funded by The National Science Foundation, is both a social science research study and a youth development program for high school students. Learn more on the WCS Bronx Zoo website.

APPLY TO BE A STUDENT WELLNESS ADVOCATE

The DOE’s Office of School Wellness Programs

 is looking for high school students with untapped potential who want to improve citywide wellness policies. Student Wellness Advocates will help shape New York City’s vision for health and physical education, physical activity, food and nutrition, and wellness-related programs in schools citywide. Participants will engage with city leaders to learn more about the DOE Citywide Wellness Policy and share ideas and experiences on how to make it stronger, more comprehensive, and more accessible. The first and last sessions may be in-person at a central meeting location; all other meetings will be conducted virtually. Learn more and apply on the Generation NYC Webpage.

VOLUNTEER WITH GREEN THUMB

GreenThumb is excited to announce its Youth Leadership Council (YLC), an opportunity for youth ages 13-21 to volunteer at a NYC community garden! GreenThumb YLC participants learn firsthand from community gardeners how to maintain and grow a healthy garden. Youth will also work on a project in the garden that will involve gaining skills such as carpentry, composting, environmental stewardship, community organizing, and event management. Field trips and workshops will be offered during the winter, and a citywide Spring Kickoff event will take place at the GreenThumb Grow Together Conference on April 1, 2023. Sign up online at bit.ly/GreenThumbYLC. Check out the google map of current YLC garden sites at bit.ly/YLCgardens. For questions, email Lila.Elman@parks.nyc.gov.

RHIZOME’S ORGANIZING FELLOWSHIP



Rhizome’s Organizing Fellowship trains high-school students in the principles of organizing to build a healthier future for their communities. The commitment is 1-3 hours per week to meet virtually after school to learn to organize and empower other young people. This opportunity can build students’ resumes, put them in consideration for paid community organizing roles, and give them the tools to lead campaigns around issues like gender equality, racial equity, and environmental justice. No prior experience is required. Sign-up at https://bit.ly/organizingfellowship_sign_up.

NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PRESENTATIONS

Is your school prepared? This school year, request an emergency preparedness presentation from NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM) for your students and/or parents to learn how to stay safe and prepared. Participants will learn easy steps to stay prepared for various emergencies. All presentations and materials are free and presentations are geared for various age groups, including Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, parents, and English language learners. All students will receive take home materials to review with their families after the presentation. Fill out the event request form on the NYCEM website to request a presentation. You can also request a visit from Ready Girl, NYCEM’s superhero.

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Mission: Service in Schools strives to expand the number of NYC students engaged in transformative community service and service-learning experiences that enable them to use their voice, skills, and critical thinking to strengthen communities.