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Join CUNY Service Corps.

Impact New York City through service learning and civic engagement. Gain work experience, develop your network, expand your resume – AND get paid.

Building on CUNY’s history of service to New York City, the CUNY Service Corps creates opportunities for students, faculty, and staff at the University to work on projects that improve the city’s short and long-term civic, economic and environmental sustainability. In addition to contributing to New York City’s future, the CUNY Service Corps promotes civic engagement and will prepare you to succeed in your academic and professional careers. You’ll gain strategic work experience, while getting paid. 

The application for the 2020-2021 academic year is now open. Click here to apply today!  The deadline to apply is March 22, 2020.

Info Sessions: Register Today!

Tuesday, Feb 18: 12:15-1:30pm, Kiely 264

Wednesday, Feb 26, 12:15-1:30pm, Kiely 250

Wednesday, March 4: 12:15-1:30, Kiely 250

Wednesday, March 11 from 12:15-1:30pm, Kiely 250

To be eligible for the CUNY Service Corps, you must:

• Be working toward a degree at one of the 5 participating CUNY colleges (Hostos Community College, John Jay College, LaGuardia Community College, NY College of Technology, Queens College).
• Be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits for undergraduate and 9 credits for graduate students) in spring 2019 and plan to enroll full-time during the 2020-2021 academic year 
• Have a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.5* 
• Have earned at least 24 college credits by the end of summer 2020 (12 college credits for community college students)* 
• Have addressed any remedial education needs prior to beginning fall 2020 classes 
• Have the proper work authorization required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) 
• The Service Corps is a one-year commitment and opportunity for CUNY students. Past or current Service Corps members may not apply.

*NOTE: Community college students with under 24 credits must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Community college students with 24 credits or above can have a 2.5 GPA.

In addition, the CUNY Service Corps is interested in applicants who demonstrate that they:

• Want to be part of a special and important program that will make a difference in the lives of New Yorkers 
• Are interested in helping people, neighborhoods, and/or organizations 
• Can balance work in the CUNY Service Corps with college studies and other co-curricular commitments 
• Show promise as a leader and a problem-solver 
• Are able to work as a member of a team 

Questions? Email servicecorps@qc.cuny.edu or call 718-570-0565.