Dear History majors,
See below for an opportunity to work for the CUNY Service Corps. It seems the third category is the most appropriate for our discipline.
Best,
Prof. Allen
CUNY Service Corps is recruiting for its next cohort of students for the
2014-2015 academic year. Service Corps provides paid service
opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students - 12 hours a week,
$12 an hour, 24 week commitment. Make a difference through service and
work for great organizations throughout New York City! Deadline to apply
March 31!
The application for the 2014-2015 cohort is now open at
are encouraged to apply!
The CUNY Service Corps focuses on the following four areas:
* A Healthier City: Corps members address important community and
public health issues, such as chronic disease management, childhood
obesity, lead poisoning prevention, infant mortality, violence
prevention, nutrition, and food security.
* A More Resilient and Greener City: Corps members support projects
related to improving the cityıs built and green infrastructure and making
it more resistant to storm-related damage.
* A Better Educated City: Corps members offer valuable supports to
students of all ages, such as those in early childhood programs (and
their families and caretakers), public middle and high school students,
fellow CUNY students struggling with academic and personal challenges,
and adult students learning English or preparing to take the High School
Equivalency examination.
* An Economically Stronger City: Corps members focus on small business
development, local budgeting, fundraising for nonprofits and community
issues, financial literacy as well as helping eligible families to access
tax credits in order to bolster the economic viability and success of
distressed communities within the city.
For more info including the list of community partners, go to:
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact the CUNY Service
Joel Allen
Associate Professor and Chair
History Department, Queens College
Flushing, NY 11367
office: 718-997-5350
fax: 718-997-5359