"In the arena of human life the honors and reward fall to those who show their good qualities in action ." - Aristotle Although serving in NYCSP is a great volunteering opportunity, there are also many other options out there in New York City for high school and college students. Simply check out the organizations that we have found below. If you know of other opportunities, please let us know through our Forum. Internships Brooklyn Botanical Garden Provide hands-on experience training in a botanic garden with professionals. The Met Museum Based upon their academic training and interests, as well as the availability of projects, interns work in one of the Metropolitan's departments—curatorial, education, conservation, administration, or library. Guggenheim Museum The objective of the internship program is to - offer practical museum training experience to individuals interested in pursuing careers in the arts and museum field - gain a general knowledge and broad understanding of how a particular department functions within the context of a major museum as well as specific skills related to a particular department's activities Interns participate in the ongoing work of the department and complete specific projects or portions of larger departmental initiatives. MoCA Through the internship program, students gain practical experience in the day-to-day operations of a museum. MoMA The Internship Program gives interns in-depth exposure to the workings of individual departments and practical and theoretical training in museum practices, and acquaints them with the role of museums in contemporary society. Teen Resource Center The program aims to provide youths an opportunity to improve their life skills (public speaking, stress/time management, negotiation/communication skills) through service learning projects. Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research The summer programs at the National Institutes of Health provides an opportunity for young adults who are interested biomedical research. They are able to work side by side with some of the leading scientists in the world. Volunteer Work Asian American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (AALDEF) Volunteers: - Staff legal advice clinics for low-income and non-English-speaking Asian Americans - Assist attorneys by researching legal issues and writing memos or monitoring trials - Translate for clients or translating materials into Asian languages - Provide basic office support and assistance Operation Hope Operation Hope is looking for young adults that are interested in making a difference. They are looking for 25,000 HOPE Corps volunteers to teach dignity, financial literacy, and empowerment throughout the country. Bronx Zoo Zoo Docents are special volunteers who are committed to interpreting the natural world and promoting conservation for zoo visitors. Brooklyn Botanical Garden Volunteers perform services in both the office and in the field to learn not only administrative skills but also gain knowledge about nature. Chinatown Youth Initiatives Chinese-American Planning Council The Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) has since its founding become one of the largest providers of social services for Asian Americans in the United States. In pursuing our mission, CPC has developed, and continues to administer, a wide range of services for Chinese-American children, youth, adults, and senior citizens. Hester Street Collaborative Want to build for a day in local community garden? Interested in assisting a teaching architect in a public school for a few months? We will work with you to accommodate your schedule and interests. Volunteering at Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens Volunteers at Mount Sinai Hospital range from high school students to retirees. They are part of a team that meets the needs of patients, families, and employees. The work with patients on clinical unites and in special care areas and diagnostic departments, as well as administrative support. There are opportunities in: - Patient cares - Book and Music Library - Office support Educational Programs Bronx Zoo We’ll introduce children to the variety of charismatic careers that are involved with maintaining and caring for the more than 4,000 animals who call the Bronx Zoo home. NY Botanical Garden NY Aquarium Learn the techniques scientists use to study animal behavior in the aquarium and in the wild, and practice those techniques with our collection. You”ll sharpen your observation skills, learn how to create an ethogram—a list of an animal’s behaviors—and how to use that list to collect data. This program is a great preparation for science projects about animal behavior. Columbia University Science Honors Program The Honors Program at Columbia University is a highly selective program for high school students who have a strong interest in science and mathematics. The course at the university are focus primarily in the physical, biological, behavioral, and computing sciences. Student Central Volunteer Match Fast Web College Board |  
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