Coalition for Asian American Children and Families

The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF), the nation’s only pan-Asian children’s advocacy organization, aims to improve the health and well-being of Asian Pacific American children and families in New York City. CACF appreciates the generosity and dedication of our volunteers. As a small yet impactful organization, interns and volunteers are vital to

YMCA Leaders Club

You can meet many of tomorrow’s leaders today at the YMCA Leaders Club, a leadership incubation program that gives teens the opportunity to learn to become more effective in their interactions with others. Teens improve their individual leadership and social skills while also experiencing new ways to give back and grow as human beings. Teens

Queens Library

The library has a number of full-time, part-time and volunteer opportunities available for you to start your career, fulfill your school’s community service requirement, or earn extra money. You can volunteer at the library starting at age 14 years old and can work for pay starting at age 15 years old. If you are interested

Alley Pond Field Biology Internship

The internship programs introduce students to environmental field studies. Students learn how to conduct practical field research through examination of water, soil, and air quality, and biodiversity. Students will gain confidence in scientific inquiry and learn the basics of research techniques and species identification as we explore and understand the 635 + acres of Alley

Futures and Options Internship Program

Futures and Options’ Career Essentials is targeted to youth who have not yet acquired the skill level or age to be placed in internship positions. This career readiness program provides basic preparation for the work world as well as the opportunity for students to practice and improve their interpersonal, communication and office skills. The program

Development School for Youth

The Development School for Youth (DSY) is the All Stars Project’s innovative outside-of-school leadership and business training program. In partnership with businesses and caring corporate professionals DSY offers supplemental educational, social and internship experiences in a variety of workplace settings. This training prepares inner-city youth to enter the professional workforce, pursue educational opportunities and face

Brooklyn Museum

High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, build your résumé while taking an art class free of charge! Assist professional teaching artists in classes for students ages six through twelve, preparing art supplies, helping with group management in the studio and galleries, and working one-on-one with students. In return, you can take your own art class

Cooper Union Saturday Outreach Program

Saturday Program offers free classes in: Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Sculpture, Sound Composition, Architecture and Portfolio Preparation. Courses meet Saturdays, 10am-5pm, at the Cooper Union college campus in the East Village of NYC. Saturday classes run for 2 semesters each school year (October-December, and January- April). All classes include ‘hands-on’ studio work (with free classroom

Alley Pond Field Biology Internship

  The internship programs introduce students to environmental field studies. Students learn how to conduct practical field research through examination of water, soil, and air quality, and biodiversity. Students will gain confidence in scientific inquiry and learn the basics of research techniques and species identification as we explore and understand the 635 + acres of

Cooper Union Program in Drawing, Writing, Photography, Printmaking and Design

Outreach is a year-round program for New York City high school students in grades 10-12, and is ideal preparation for students interested in pursuing a degree in art. Studio classes include: introduction to drawing, printmaking, photography, two-dimensional design, three-dimensional design, as well as courses that investigate creative writing and contemporary art issues. This program serves