Civics and Citizenship

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Brooklyn Youth Advisory Council – 2025–2026 School Year

Provided by:
Brooklyn Borough President's Office
Type:
Training and Education  •  Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
High School Students  •  Teenagers
Keywords:
Civics and Citizenship  •  Leadership  •  Public Service  •  Youth
High school students passionate about Brooklyn can apply to join the Brooklyn Borough President’s Youth Advisory Council. Selected participants will meet twice a month, virtually and/or in person, with peers, city leaders, and staff to discuss youth issues, propose policy and program recommendations, and lead a service-learning project. Open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in NYC public high schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants must provide one adult reference.
Deadline: July 3, 2025

More info at:

Website:
bit.ly/YAC25-26
 
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HERricane NYC Program for Young Women in Emergency Management

Provided by:
NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM)
Type:
Training and Education  •  Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
Young Adults  •  Youth
Keywords:
Career Counseling  •  Civics and Citizenship  •  Emergency Preparedness  •  Leadership  •  Mentoring
NYC OEM invites high school students to apply this free summer program for women and non-binary youth ages 16–22 who are interested in emergency management and leadership. Held July 14–18, 2025, at NYCEM’s Brooklyn headquarters, the program features workshops, simulations, field trips, and mentorship. Selected participants may also join monthly “aftermath” sessions after the main program. HERricane NYC is inclusive of cisgender and transgender women and non-binary people. There is no cost to participate. Applicants must submit the required forms by June 20 and will be notified within two weeks of the deadline. Download the application for full details.
Deadline: All entries must be submitted to HERricane@oem.nyc.gov with the subject line "HERricane

More info at:

Website:
www.nyc.gov/site/em/about/herricane-nyc-program.page
 
Email: HERricane@oem.nyc.gov  
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2025-Law Dept Youth Leadership Council 2025

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2025 Youth Leadership Council•NYC Law Department Family Court Division

Provided by:
NYC Law Department Family Court Division
Type:
Training and Education  •  Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
High School Students
Keywords:
Afterschool Program  •  Civics and Citizenship
The NYC Law Department Family Court Division is calling all NYC high school students interested in: juvenile justice, family law, mental health, community outreach and engagement. Explore the work of the NYC Law Department Family Court Division. YLC members will learn about careers as: attorney, paralegal, victim advocate, resource specialist and more! This program starts on January 9, 2025, on Thursdays from 4-6PM at 350 Jay Street Brooklyn.

More info at:

Website:
nycservice.org/youth_opportunities
 
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The Brooklyn DA’s Office is offering a paid internship for high school juniors and seniors, with a weekly stipend of $150 (pro-rated if needed). Applicants must attend high school in Brooklyn and provide a one-page résumé, the latest transcript, working papers, and a personal essay. The application deadline is January 17, 2025. The winter session runs from February 18 to February 21, and the spring session from April 18 to April 18. More details, including full requirements, are available on the DA’s Office website. The link to apply is at the bottom of the linked page, under “To view and apply for high school internships for high school students.”

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Brooklyn DA's 2025 Internships for High School Students

Provided by:
Brooklyn District Attorney
Type:
Jobs and Internships
Resource for:
High School Students
Keywords:
Civics and Citizenship
The Brooklyn DA’s Office is offering a paid internship for high school juniors and seniors, with a weekly stipend of $150 (pro-rated if needed). Applicants must attend high school in Brooklyn and provide a one-page résumé, the latest transcript, working papers, and a personal essay. The application deadline is January 17, 2025. The winter session runs from February 18 to February 21, and the spring session from April 18 to April 18. More details, including full requirements, are available on the DA’s Office website. The link to apply is at the bottom of the linked page, under “To view and apply for high school internships for high school students.”
Deadline: January 17, 2025

More info at:

Website:
http://brooklynda.org/internships/
 
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2023-lifeofhopelegalconsultation

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Free Immigration Legal Consultations

Provided by:
Life of Hope
Type:
Legal Resources and Immigration
Resource for:
Immigrants / Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Keywords:
Civics and Citizenship
Talk face-to-face with a lawyer about: Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Immigration Referrals, Request for Evidence (RFE), Family Reunification Parole Processes, Application for Employment Authorization (EAD), and more. Call for an appointment.

More info at:

Website:
www.lohnyc.org
 
Email: info@lohnyc.org  
Phone: 718-362-3162  
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Citizenship Classes & Prep Groups at BPL

Provided by:
Brooklyn Public Library
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Immigrants / Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Keywords:
Civics and Citizenship
BPL offers a range of services, resources and programming for those preparing to become United States citizens. Classes meet two hours per week and are taught by experienced instructors. You can also join a drop-in weekly Citizenship Prep Group led by a volunteer Citizenship Exam Coach.

More info at:

Website:
www.bklynlibrary.org/learn/immigrants/citizenship
 
Email: immigrantservices@bklynlibrary.org  
Phone: 718-230-2007  
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