Monday, March 18, 2013

http://www.youthbridgeny.org/

YouthBridge-NY is a nonprofit leadership development organization that convenes and trains young people to meet the challenges of an extremely diverse New York City. YouthBridge-NY youth leaders are proactively involved in the leadership and diversity landscape of our city and are dedicated to improving the quality of life for all.

Enrollment is Open to High School Students Entering 11th Grade in Fall 2013 Only

What to expect as a YouthBridge-NY leader?
Leadership development   Diversity trainings    Community service projects
Roundtable meetings with NYC’s top decision makers    Making new friends
Internship opportunities   Working with top student leaders from around NYC
Field trips and tours of local establishments (museums, other corporations, agencies, etc.)

Fellowship Commitments
• Participate in an overnight Orientation Retreat (held in late August)
• Participate in every monthly Skill-Building Workshop
• Participate in every monthly Committee meeting
Fellows take part in one of three specialized committees: photography, grant-making, or diversity in the workplace
• Help organize and participate in the Leaders to Leaders Youth Summit
• Attend at least one YouthBridge-NY organized Community Service Project

Application Requirements
•   Complete application: Parts I, II and III
•   Submit one letter of recommendation
•   Participate in group interview (interview will be scheduled upon receipt of complete application)
•   Applicants will know of their acceptance by early May.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 8, 2013
(postmarked or scanned copy via email)

FREE! SAMS: The Summer Academy for Mathematics + Science at Carnegie Mellon! DUE: APRIL 1, 2013

http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordiversity/sams.html

SAMS: The Summer Academy for Mathematics + Science

What is SAMS? The Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science is a rigorous residential summer experience for good students who have a strong interest in math and science and want to become excellent students. Students who are entering their junior or senior year and are considering careers in engineering, science and other math-based disciplines are eligible to apply. Students must be at least 16 years old to participate in this program. The program will focus on creating interest in technical disciplines and building academic and personal skills to better prepare you for the college application process.
Separate tracks will be developed for each grade level. In addition to more traditional classroom instruction, students will be involved in hands-on engineering and science projects that provide an opportunity for them to apply concepts and principles introduced in the classroom. The challenging academic environment and peer support for excellence in the classroom will build the self-confidence required to do well in high school and college. The goal of the program is to prepare students for admission to selective colleges and universities.
The Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science - June 29 to August 9, 2013 - is designed to:

encourage good students to become excellent students
prepare students for standardized testing required for admission to selective colleges
provide students with a preview of the social and academic aspects of college life
build skills in engineering, math, science and computer science that will strengthen performance in the junior and senior years of high school, and equip students for admission to technical degree programs
expose students to role models and careers in engineering and science
simulate the demanding academic environment characteristic of engineering, science and computer science-related programs
cultivate relationships between prospective students and Carnegie Mellon faculty, students and staff

The College-Bound Pipeline

The limited number of outstanding college-bound high school graduates with diverse backgrounds is often referred to as the "pipeline" problem.
Simply stated, the objective of the Summer Programs for Diversity is to expand the pipeline by enrolling high school students who will grow educationally and personally, and therefore succeed in gaining admission to selective colleges and universities. To that end, we recruit, admit and enroll good students who can become excellent students when given access to educational opportunities at Carnegie Mellon.
The goal of the program is to encourage more students to pursue engineering, science, computer science and other math-based majors and to prepare them for admission to selective colleges and universities.

FREE! The Summer Neuroscience Program (SNP) at Rockefeller University is a two-week course.. DUE: APRIL 1, 2013.

http://www.rockefeller.edu/outreach/snp

Summer Neuroscience Program (SNP)

The Summer Neuroscience Program (SNP) at Rockefeller University is a two-week course aimed at introducing talented and enthusiastic high school students to the brain. Led by graduate students, the program takes a look at the most current research in neuroscience, in an effort to understand how our brain works and how it relates to our daily life. In addition to the series of highly interactive lectures, students present fun and fascinating journal articles to their classmates. Students also visit research laboratories, dissect brains, and design and conduct neuroscience experiments.

SNP 2013 will take place during the weeks of August 19-30, meeting Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Classes are held at the Rockefeller University in Manhattan (Map), and all expenses are covered, including metro passes, meals, and school supplies throughout the program.

We seek motivated, mature, and inquisitive students, irrespective of previous scholastic achievement or interest level in science. To be eligible for participation, students must be enrolled in a New York City public school, and must be at least 16 years of age at the start of the program -- we cannot make exceptions! Students must be nominated by a teacher or mentor, and a subset of nominated students will be contacted by the SNP directors to arrange an interview.

Interested? See Ms. MacNeil for a nomination letter!

FREE! New York City Girls Computer Science on 4/18. Register now!

FREE!

http://cims.nyu.edu/~wincweb/HS/

NYU's Courant's WinC, Google & Princeton's (GWISE)

invite you to

The annual New York City Girls Computer Science
and Engineering Conference 2013

Date: Thursday, April 18th, 2013

8:00 am - 4:00 PM
Kimmel Center- Rosenthal Pavilion, 10th floor
60 Washington Square South
New York University
( Click here to see location on Google map )

Registration will start from Feb. 24th, 2013 until March 24th, 2013

Thanks to Google and NYU's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences for funding this annual event!

New York University Women in Computing (WinC), Google, and Princeton University Graduate Women in Science and Engineering (GWISE) invites young women in 9th and 10th grade to the fourth annual New York City Girls Computer Science and Engineering Conference. The program will give young women a taste of the tremendous creativity and innovation involved in computer science and engineering or science career, and show young women how these fields can help change the world.

The event will include talks by women computer science and engineering professors, graduate and undergraduate students, demos of exciting on-going research projects in computer science and engineering at Princeton and NYU, and an engineering design competition where girls will be challenged to construct structurally-sound towers using only spaghetti sticks and gumdrops. We will also the discuss the prerequisites required from obtaining an education in computer science and engineering, as well as the undergraduate computer and science engineering experience. The goal of the program is to show young women that an education in computer science and engineering is both an attainable and rewarding goal.

Computer science, or engineering education opens doors to careers in many areas, including: scientific research, finance, communication, management consulting, environmental engineering, technology development in the developing world, music, animation, movie industry, journalism, health, biotechnology, architecture, and even law.

Contact information: wincgwise(AT)cs.nyu.edu Conference Chair: Professor Sana Odeh, Department of Computer Science, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Internships available for creative, queer-positive high school students!

Interested in theater?

Want to work for free?

Want to mange your own musical theater related projects?

Want to work with smart, funny, talent folks?

Want to work on a real, live off-off-Broadway show?

Consider interning with Wreckio Theater Ensemble.

Ideal candidates are:

self-directed

self-motivated

creative

intuitive

hard-working

lovers of musical theater

queer or queer friendly

able to travel to/from East 4th street unaccompanied

available afternoons, evenings and/or weekends in June.

Please see Ms. MacNeil for a pre-screening interview.

Serious candidates only, please.

k.macneil@wheelsnyc.org

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

High Schools: WNYC’s Radio Rookies hosts: WHAT’S GOING ON? Teen Talk on Sexual Cyberbullying Deadline: March 15, 2013

High Schools: WNYC’s Radio Rookies hosts: WHAT’S GOING ON? Teen Talk on Sexual Cyberbullying

Deadline: March 15, 2013
Event: April 4, 2013
Contact: Courtney Stein at cstein@wnyc.org or 646-829-4138

WNYC hosts a two-part conversation for teenagers about the realities of sexual cyberbullying and what can be done about it

• An online live chat will take place during the school day on www.radiorookies.org

• Teen town hall event WNYC’s Greene Space from 4:00-6:00PM

These days many teenagers live half their lives on social media sites, and they're writing the rules as they go. 16-year-old Radio Rookie Temitayo Fagbenle reported a story that aired both nationally and internationally about a disturbing trend known as "slut-shaming," or posting and commenting on sexually explicit photos and videos of teenage girls. These images inundate the social media feeds of many teenagers and have repercussions far beyond the schoolyard.

Radio Rookies will continue the engaging discussion that was started that day but shift the focus to solutions. Temitayo and 18-year-old Rookie graduate AJ Frazier will co-host the follow up conversation with teens from around the city both online and in-person.

ATTENTION CREATIVE WRITERS! High Schools: Write and Illustrate a Children's Book and Win a $5,000 College Scholarship!

High Schools: Write and Illustrate a Children's Book and Win a $5,000 College Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2013
Contact: B'nai B'rith International at diverseminds@bnaibrith.org or 888-838-2499

High school students are invited to write and illustrate a children's book that discusses the topics of tolerance and diversity. Submissions should provide a short story that children can understand and identify with, as well as promote a greater understanding of different cultures, lifestyles and beliefs. Students may work individually or as a team (up to four members). Books should consist of a complete story with full-color illustrations and be submitted on 8.5" x 11" sheets of paper with text and art on each page. Entries may be not longer than 24 pages. The contest is open to all currently enrolled 9-12th grade students within New York City who have not previously published an original manuscript for profit.

All entries must be submitted to: B'nai B'rith International; 3397 Barham Blvd.; Los Angeles, CA 90068 or e-mailed to diverseminds@bnaibrith.org. To be considered all entries must include a cover letter with name and contact information of the author(s), name of school and teacher, and a brief biographical note. For more information, visit: www.bnaibrith.org/diverseminds.

Friday, March 8, 2013

Support Our Drama Group!

From the desk of Moises Burbano, student assistant Office of Student Affairs

Love singing? Want to see a spectacular show?
WHEELS High School Drama presents, Damn Yankees!
Premiering March 14, at 6:00 pm
In the auditorium (below the first floor)
Showing for one night!
3 dollars entrance fee, but it's worth it!

Thursday, March 7, 2013

After School Programs! It's not too late!

From the desk of Moises Burbano, student assistant Office of Student Affairs

Creative Writing Magazine

Ever felt creativity dying to get out? Why not submit your creative thoughts? It could be a story Photo or essay. It could be on any topic that is appropriate, if you have to think twice about it its appropriate and it must be your own work. Email your creative pieces to n.sheridan@wheelsnyc.org.

After School Yoga

Are the stresses of school getting to you? Need to relax? Try after school yoga with Ms. Kirwan.
Open to 8th-12th graders. One hour of yoga
From 3:15 to 4:15 in the dance studio
Yoga is good for the mind body and soul come and relax
Wear comfortable exercise clothes to practice.

Wheels Community Service Club

Feel like giving back? Want to help your fellow man? Or just want to buff up your college application?
Join the WHEELS community service club
8th-12 grade students are invited.
We meet Mondays from 3:15-4:15 in room 400
If you have questions please refer to Ms. Pichardo or Ms. Andriola.
Be the change you want to see in the world.

UPDATE: Kittens still available to a good home

From the desk of Moises Burbano, student assistant Office of Student Affairs

Free kittens available to go to a good home.
They have started to open their eyes and should be available in the following weeks!

If you are interested contact Bianca Romarion
bianca.romarion@wheels-student.org

Please consider them. Look how cute they look!

Support Our Humanity

From the desk of Moises Burbano, student assistant Office of Student Affairs

Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (WHEELS) is planning a Habitat for Humanity trip to Miami during Spring break. We are a group of students who enjoy engaging in issues that deal with our community. When there are opportunities like Habitat for Humanity that provided us with chances to give back to our own communities and communities that are similar to, but outside of our own, we all like to participate. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to cover the travel expenses for our 11 students and 3 chaperones, and donations to the actual site where we will be building.

WHEELS is located in Washington Heights, New York. It’s a relatively new Title I school in the Community School District 6. WHEELS was founded in September 2006 with only six and seventh grade and with less than ninety students. Through the years, WHEELS has expanded, and it now has over 560 students enrolled.
Our school mission is to work with families to prepare each student academically, emotionally, intellectually and socially to succeed in a college of her/his choice and beyond. WHEELS creates community in the school with the WHEELS Ways To Be which focus on the students’ awareness of self and treatment of others. The Ways To Be include being respectful, open-minded, and present. These are especially important because we students are pushed to experience new things and participate in activities that will make our community a better place. Participating in Habitat for Humanity and doing community service doesn’t just make our community a better place, but it also help us be more engaged citizens and help other people who are in need.
Habitat for Humanity mainly helps those that are in need of housing by building and improving simple houses that are affordable for low-income families. Habitat for Humanity helps fight poverty and work to eliminate it as well. Volunteers strive to provide hope and a better lifestyle for those living in poverty. Habitat for Humanity has helped build and repair more than 600,000 houses and has served more than 3 million people nationwide.
Since everyone deserves a decent home, we want everyone to be able to have one. Over our spring break, we are going to Miami, so that we can expand our views on what community is. During this trip, we will have “One week working in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, the local community and partner families to help eliminate poverty housing in the area.”In order to create strong camaraderie between the members, we have participated in workshops.We have already done projects within what we see as our local community. Recently our group went down to lower Manhattan and helped repair a senior center. That consisted of cleaning tiles, repainting walls and welcome signs, creating a mural, and organizing the space so that it would look presentable and resourceful. With these previous workshops and situations the group will be able to apply the skills and knowledge that was learned to a larger, national community.

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/wheels-building-hope-2013-service-trip

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

For friends and family ages 16-24 NOT enrolled in school...

http://www.door.org/programs-services/ged/epoch/YAIP

Young Adult Internship Program

NEW Young Adult Internship Program at The Door!

Are you a young person that is between 16-24 years of age?
Are you currently NOT in school or working?
Are you a New York Resident?
Would you like to earn up to $2,500?

If so this is a great opportunity to participate in our very own YAIP. We are currently seeking COMMITTED young adults who are ready to dedicat a minimum of a year of their lives to this program. As a participant, you will be able to work 25 hours a week making $7.25 an hour. We offer an array of opportunities that include placements in the nonprofit and corporate setting. Internships include child/daycare, retail, administrative, personal care, hospitality services and more! Post internship, we will provide you with assistance in getting a HS/GED Diploma, enroll in college, and/or obtain a part-time or full-time job.

Internships and jobs at The Door...

http://www.door.org/programs-services/job-internships

Jobs & Internships

Get the tools you need to succeed!

Our goal at The Door is to help you reach your greatest potential. To that end, our Jobs & Internships programs offer more than just a job placement. Our programs give you the chance to explore different career paths and gain skills to help you find the right job for you and keep it.

EPOCH – If you are currently out of school and/or out of work and looking to finish your education, find a job or start building your career, then EPOCH is for you.

Young Adult Internship Program - This year-long program gives committed young adults between 16-24 years of age excellent paid work experience in a variety of professions.

This Way Ahead – This nine-month program is for young people who are between 16 and 21 years old, currently in school and looking to gain job and leadership skills.

TASI (Teens Against Sexual Ignorance) – Learn and teach others about sexual and reproductive health by leading interactive workshops throughout The Door.

PAUS (Peers Against Unsafe Sex) – For young people between the ages of 18-21 who want to become role models and sources of sexual health information in their communities by leading workshops in schools and other organizations.

Monday, March 4, 2013

PAID! Museum of Arts and Design. DUE: APRIL 23, 2013

PAID INTERNSHIP
Museum of Arts and Design
http://madmuseum.org/learn/artslife
Deadline is April 23, 2013.
Apply online.
Gain practical work and leadership experience this summer in an art museum. Artslife is a paid summer program for high school students built around three related elements: museum studies, the design process, and leadership workshops. During the summer, interns will:

Consult with museum staff on collaborative projects
Investigate museum exhibitions and have in-depth conversations with museum staff
Create education resources for visitors
Visit professional design studios and meet professional artists
Participate in weekly design workshops
Develop communication strategies and achieve personal/professional goals
Lead the internship group on offsite trips

As a summer-long project, participants are responsible for conceiving, developing and implementing a design project related to their internship experience. These projects are presented to museum staff, family and friends at a final celebration.

Artslife is a seven week program.
Dates
July 9 - August 23, 2013
Tuesdays – Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Apply to Artslife

The deadline for Applications to Artslife is April 23, 2013 at 5:00 pm.
Applicants for Artslife should be:

Interested in learning about museums, art, and the non-profit sector
Enthusiastic and responsible
High school students who are currently Sophomores and Juniors
Residents of one of the 5 boroughs of New York City

Applicants need not be planning a career in museum work or art. Internships will be awarded to students based upon their interests, abilities and potential to benefit from the experience.

Past Programs

PAID. New York Historical Society Internship for rising 10th, 11th, 12th graders! DUE: MAY 17, 2013

PAID. New York Historical Society Internship
https://www.nyhistory.org/education/students/internships/high-school-internships
DUE: MAY 17, 2013

Interested in a unique, hands-on experience at the oldest museum in New York? The New-York Historical Society offers two sessions of the Student Historian Internship Program each year (Academic Year and Summer).

The Student Historian High School Internship Program is designed for students in grades 10, 11, and 12 in the tri-state area. The Student Historian program is a comprehensive internship and youth development program that provides students with vocational and academic training, public speaking and leadership skills, and an increased understanding of American art and history. Through object- and inquiry-based learning, students broaden their academic perspective, increase their confidence in professional settings, and enhance their knowledge of fulfilling careers in the museum world.

Participation includes:

Researching art, artifacts, and documents from New-York Historical's collections to create resources for museum visitors and the New-York Historical Society website, with particular focus on New York State U.S. History & Government Regents Exam review materials during the academic year.
Training to work with diverse audiences as facilitators in the museum galleries and the DiMenna Children’s History Museum.
Contributing to and maintaining the New-York Historical Society Student Historian blog.
Assisting with public programs, family programs, and other special events at the New-York Historical Society.
Meeting with experts from the museum and library departments to discuss both the museum’s collections and career options.
Visiting other museums and cultural institutions throughout New York City.

We are now accepting applications for the Summer 2013 Student Historian Program! The program is 6 weeks and accepted participants will meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am-4:45pm beginning Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 and continuing through Thursday, August 15th, 2013. Applicants must be available every day of the program.
Application Information:
Note: The deadline for the 2013 Summer session is Friday, May 17th, 2013.
The New-York Historical Society Student Historian Program is open to students who meet ALL of the following qualifications:

You are currently enrolled in grades 10, 11 or 12 in a high school in the tri-state area.
You have the consent of your parent/guardian to apply for this program.
You have (or can obtain by the start of the program) valid working papers. For complete information about obtaining working papers, visit http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/laborstandards/workprot/wp....

To apply, the following must be submitted:

The application form should be typed by the applicant and saved as a Word document or .pdf file, named “your last name_your first name”. The document can be e-mailed to hs.internships@nyhistory.org using the subject line “High School Internship Application.”
The recommendation form should be completed by at least ONE recommender and emailed to hs.internships@nyhistory.org using the subject line “Recommendation for First Name Last Name.” Your recommender must be a teacher; the other could be a second teacher or another adult outside of your family who knows you well (supervisor, mentor, etc.). Please direct your recommenders to https://www.nyhistory.org/education/internships/high-school-internships to download this recommendation form.

Deadline: May 17th, 2013 at 5 pm.
Applications that are not complete and submitted by 5 pm on Friday, May 17th, 2013 will not be accepted. If you do not have a computer at home, please plan ahead to use one at school or at your local public library. Applicants being considered for the internship will be contacted for a group interview in the following few weeks. Thank you for your application!

Contact

If you have any questions about high school internships, please e-mail us at hs.internships@nyhistory.org.
Paid internships may be offered to interns who are eligible for free or reduced lunch at school. All applicants attending NYC high schools will be considered for this opportunity. Please be sure to specify on your application if you are eligible for free or reduced lunch, or other financial aid programs, at your school. Unpaid internships will be provided for all other accepted students, with the option to receive community service hours or school credit.
Students offered paid internships must have all documents necessary to be employed in the United States for the duration of the internship (applicants are responsible for the cost of procuring any documentation related to seeking employment in the United States). For more information on required documents for employment, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf.

FREE The Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science DUE: APRIL 1, 2013

FREE
The Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science
DUE: APRIL 1, 2013
June 29 to August 9, 2013
http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordiversity/sams.html

The Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science
SAMS: The Summer Academy for Mathematics + Science
What is SAMS? The Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science is a rigorous residential summer experience for good students who have a strong interest in math and science and want to become excellent students. Students who are entering their junior or senior year and are considering careers in engineering, science and other math-based disciplines are eligible to apply. Students must be at least 16 years old to participate in this program. The program will focus on creating interest in technical disciplines and building academic and personal skills to better prepare you for the college application process.

Separate tracks will be developed for each grade level. In addition to more traditional classroom instruction, students will be involved in hands-on engineering and science projects that provide an opportunity for them to apply concepts and principles introduced in the classroom. The challenging academic environment and peer support for excellence in the classroom will build the self-confidence required to do well in high school and college. The goal of the program is to prepare students for admission to selective colleges and universities.

The Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science - June 29 to August 9, 2013 - is designed to:

encourage good students to become excellent students
prepare students for standardized testing required for admission to selective colleges
provide students with a preview of the social and academic aspects of college life
build skills in engineering, math, science and computer science that will strengthen performance in the junior and senior years of high school, and equip students for admission to technical degree programs
expose students to role models and careers in engineering and science
simulate the demanding academic environment characteristic of engineering, science and computer science-related programs
cultivate relationships between prospective students and Carnegie Mellon faculty, students and staff

The College-Bound Pipeline
The limited number of outstanding college-bound high school graduates with diverse backgrounds is often referred to as the "pipeline" problem.
Simply stated, the objective of the Summer Programs for Diversity is to expand the pipeline by enrolling high school students who will grow educationally and personally, and therefore succeed in gaining admission to selective colleges and universities. To that end, we recruit, admit and enroll good students who can become excellent students when given access to educational opportunities at Carnegie Mellon.
The goal of the program is to encourage more students to pursue engineering, science, computer science and other math-based majors and to prepare them for admission to selective colleges and universities.

PAID! Museum Education and Employment Program for young adults 18-21 DUE: MARCH 18, 2013

Museum Education and Employment Program
Deadline to Apply: March 18, 2013

http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/post-secondary/museum-education-and-employment-program

Looking for a unique and challenging summer experience? A paid summer internship with the Museum Education and Employment Program (MEEP) may be just right for you.
MEEP interns are responsible for developing and presenting themed tours to visiting camp groups, and engaging visitors at educational touch carts in the Museum halls. The program provides on-the-job training and exposure to careers in science, museum education, and related fields. Participants work closely with Museum scientists and educators exploring scientific content and learning valuable skills for working with and teaching learners of all ages. MEEP is a great opportunity for young adults to have an impact on the experiences of thousands of Museum visitors.
Deadline to Apply: The deadline to apply for summer 2013 is March 18, 2013
CLICK HERE FOR THE MEEP APPLICATION

Eligibility (for the 2013 program)

You MUST be a permanent resident of New York City.
You MUST be 18-21 years of age by June 1, 2013.
MUST be available to start June 3, 2013, and work weekdays 9:30am-2:30pm from June 3, 2012 through August 9, 2013.
Applicants should be outgoing, able to master and articulate the content of Museum halls, and enjoy working with children.
Knowledge and/or interest in science strongly preferred.
Applicants must complete a detailed application, including a personal statement and resume.

Availability

You MUST be available weekdays June-August from 9:30am-2:00pm.

Training

In June MEEP interns, receive four weeks of mandatory, paid training in the content of the Museum's halls (including natural and physical sciences, and anthropology), and educational techniques.
Interns who successfully complete the training program will be eligible for six weeks of employment working with visiting camp groups and other Museum visitors.

Responsibilities

In June participants are responsible for learning the material given to them by content experts. This information will be used to create themed Museum tours. Interns will utilize this information, as well as that found through independent research, to create themed Museum tours.
During July and August, MEEP interns will present the tours that they developed in June to visiting camp groups. In addition, interns will staff educational touch carts with specimens and artifacts related to the halls.

Essential Info

Due to the large volume of applications received we can not confirm receipt of applications, or provide updates on the status of applications. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Intern at the New York City Public Library!

http://www.nypl.org/help/about-nypl/volunteer-nypl

Volunteer At NYPL

Volunteers repairing audio machinesKinds of Opportunities

ARE YOU MECHANICALLY INCLINED?

Our Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library needs handy volunteers to assist in repairing, cleaning and caring for our digital and cassette audio machines. If you love to tinker or repair small electronics or if you know someone who might be good at this, have them contact the Volunteer Office. They can emailvolunteer@nypl.org with audio machine in the subject line.

SPANISH TRANSLATOR

The New York Public Library is seeking volunteers who fluently speak Spanish to help and to translate for instructor offering digital literacy classes in the Upper Manhattan area. The libraries in need of your help include:
The Aguilar Library 174 East 110th Street, (every 1st, 3rd Monday and 4th Tuesday of each month), 11:30am to 1:30pm (Monday); 4:45pm-5:45pm (Tuesday).
The Fort Washington Library 535 West 179th Street (Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month), 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
The Hamilton Grange Library 503 West 145th Street (Every Friday of each month), 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
The Inwood Library 4790 Broadway (Every Friday of each month), 10:00am to 12:00pm.

If interested in volunteering for the SPRING 2013 term, please contact: Theodora Telfort, Community Outreach and Technology Training Associate, or Maura Muller, Volunteer Manager. Email: theodoratelfort@nypl.org or mauramuller@nypl.org.

Friday, March 1, 2013

Calling all actors, singers, dancers and writers! The Possibility Project is recruiting young adults (ages 15-21) who are or who have been in foster care!

Audition for TPP TOMORROW!

We are currently recruiting for our Foster Care Program (open to youth, 15-21 yrs, who are in or have been in care). No experience required; acceptance is never based on talent.

THREE UPCOMING OPEN AUDITIONS:

TOMORROW!

Saturday, March 2, 2013

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

5:00pm to 7:00pm

Saturday, March 9, 2013

1:00pm to 3:00pm

All auditions at Cap21 Studios

This is a group audition - youth should plan to be there the entire two hours. There is no need to prepare or bring anything. Just come and have fun!

Questions?

Kenny Phillips, Artistic Director
kenny@the-possibility-project.org
(212)924-9204 ph

Monday, March 18, 2013

Consider signing

Anthony Vargas's

"End School Violence, Now!"

petition!

Questions?

Email Anthony Vargas, class of 2015

anthony.vargas.15@wheels-student.org.

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION CONTEST!

We want to know what issues matter to you most.

Choose a topic - racial justice, freedom of speech, immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ rights or something else – then make some noise: And let NYC hear your voice. Tell the NYCLU what equality looks like to you...

Cash prizes! No topic is off limits. All mediums are accepted.

Deadline to submit is Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

Educators get prizes for submitting the most student entries!

To SUBMIT ONLINE, email your entry to contest@nyclu.org. Click the button below to download the entry form and instructions as a PDF.

To SUBMIT VIA MAIL, mail in your entry to:NYCLU Contest125 Broad St., 19th FloorNew York, NY 10004