Community Service Database: East Village
Creative Time
What is Creative Time?
Over the past four decades, Creative Time has commissioned and presented ambitious public art projects with thousands of artists throughout New York City, across the country, around the world— and now even in outer space. Our work is guided by three core values: art matters, artists’ voices are important in shaping society, and public spaces are places for creative and free expression. We are acclaimed for the innovative and meaningful projects we have commissioned, from Tribute in Light, the twin beacons of light that illuminated lower Manhattan six months after 9/11, to bus ads promoting HIV awareness, to Paul Chan’s production of “Waiting for Godot” in New Orleans, and much more. In
partnership with a variety of well-known cultural institutions and community groups, we have commissioned art in unique landmark sites from the Brooklyn Bridge Anchorage, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Governors Island, and the High Line, to neglected urban treasures like the Lower East Side’s historic Essex Street Market, Coney Island, and New Orleans’s Lower 9th Ward. We are committed to presenting important art for our times and engaging broad audiences that transcend geographic, racial, and socioeconomic barriers.
How can I get involved?
Intern! Their interns gain hands-on experience developing research, producing projects, and contributing to organizational goals. Interns are invited to apply to a specific department including Development & Events, Programming, and Marketing & Communications. Their interns participate in internal and external planning meetings, attend staff presentations, and travel to local cultural institutions.
Contact information:
creativetime.org
Matthew McCardwell: 212-206-6674 x220, matthewm@creativetime.org
Email: internships@creativetime.org
Oath BUILD
What is Oath BUILD?
BUILD is a live interview series like no other—a chance for fans to sit inches away from some of today’s biggest names in entertainment, tech, fashion, and business as they share the stories behind their projects and passions. Every conversation yields insights, inspiration, and plenty of surprises as moderators and audience members ask questions. It all happens several times a day in-person and live-streamed. We provide a platform for connecting the most influential creators in the world, with consumers. BUILD shoots in a state-of-the-art street-level studio in the heart of downtown, across from NYU.
How can I get involved?
We can have as many as 10 students for each of our shows - anytime. We tape every day - all day long. Come and see a diverse group of influential creatives - actors, filmmakers, musicians, authors, and more, as they discuss their creative paths, inspirations, challenges, and more.
Contact information:
buildseries.com
Suzanne Lindbergh: 917-370-4679, suzanne.lindbergh@oath.com
The GO Project
What is the GO Project?
The GO Project (“GO”) helps New York City public school children thrive in the earliest stages of their education through year-round academic, social-emotional, and family support. Since 1968, GO’s out-of-school time programming has equipped thousands of children with the confidence and skills needed to make academic gains, enroll in high-performing middle and high schools, graduate on time, and achieve college success. By harnessing New York’s physical, financial, and intellectual resources, GO has grown from a group of volunteers serving 30 students on the Lower East Side into a $3 million organization creating equal opportunity for more than 700 students citywide.
How can I get involved?
GO Getter Summer Internship: The GO Getter summer internship is an opportunity for high school students to learn and develop leadership skills while working with GO Project students in academic and/or enrichment classes. During the five-week GO Summer program, interns will be supporting instruction in one of our K – 4 classrooms under the guidance of a Head Teacher or Enrichment Teacher. Read more about the role here and submit an application by April 21, 2023.
Committed Classroom Volunteer: Sign up to provide ongoing support in GO classrooms during the school year. Volunteers commit to most Saturday mornings during the fall and/or spring semesters. Learn more about the opportunity here and submit your application: GO School Volunteer Application.
Group and Corporate Volunteer Days: Organize a community service day for employees of your company, student groups, friends, or family. Group volunteers support student enrichment classes on weekday afternoons in July and Saturday mornings during the school year. To schedule your volunteer day, email info@goprojectnyc.org.
Specialized Workshops: GO welcomes the opportunity to leverage corporate professional skills and expertise to develop one-time or a series of targeted learning workshops for GO middle school students or for parents and caregivers of our students. Past learning workshop topics have included finanical literacy, introduction to digital coding, and nutrition and healthy eating. Find out more by emailing info@goprojectnyc.org.
Book Drive: Organize a book drive for GO students! To help facilitate a successful collection, please reference this list of age-appropriate books or Amazon WishList, as well as a promotional flyer. Volunteers have the opportunity to help distribute books to students and families at our book fairs at the end of the school year in May or before winter break in December. Activate your networks today to help build student home libraries. Email info@goprojectnyc.org with questions or assistance with delivery coordination.
Translation Support:
Provide translation assistance for GO parents and caregivers whose primary language is Spanish, Chinese Mandarin, or Chinese Cantonese. Assistance includes translation of documents shared with families (periodic, on-call basis) and/or joining Parent Teacher Conferences on Zoom. If you are fluent, sign up here: Volunteer Translator Sign Up Form.
Contact information:
https://www.goprojectnyc.org/get-involved/volunteer
Robin Hood
What is Robin Hood?
Robin Hood’s mission is to improve the living standards for 1.8 million low-income New Yorkers and is a poverty-fighting non-profit serving New York City.
How can I get involved?
Join the Teen Council which is a group of high school students who attend monthly meetings at Robin Hood to learn about poverty and issues of social justice.
Contact information:
Marianne Macrae: 212-844-3597, macrae@robinhood.org
Extra information/video (from YouthServe NYC speaker series, 2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVtVDHIklD8
George Jackson Academy
What is the George Jackson Academy?
GJA is a school for bright boys, grades 4-8 which focuses on academic achievement and brotherhood. Every GJA student attends on scholarship and no boy is ever denied admission because of family income level. With a 100% high school graduation rate, GJA boys matriculate to the nation's best boarding and day schools.
How can I get involved?
Tutoring: We are always looking for qualified math and English tutors to work with boys, grades 4-8. Tutors should be available 7:30-9 AM or 4-5 PM. We need 10-15 volunteers annually. Volunteers should be at least 15 years of age.
Contact information:
Opportunities are flexible and available upon request. Please send an email to Jay Underwood to inquire.
gjacademy.org
Sara Murphy: 212-228-6789, smurphy@georgejacksonacademy.org
