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Fall 2025 Mentor Training Program for Young Women

Provided by:
Pure Legacee
Type:
Training and Education  •  Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
Adults 18-24  •  Women  •  Young Adults
Keywords:
Friendship  •  Leadership  •  Mentoring  •  Networking
PureLegacee is accepting applications for its 16-week Mentor Training Program, beginning October 14, 2025. This free program is open to young women ages 17–24. Participants receive mentorship training, trauma-informed coaching, life skills workshops, educational outings, and networking opportunities. Graduates are matched with mentees through Operation Crown Adjusters, PureLegacee’s Big Sister, Little Sister program, creating a cycle of empowerment for young women in Brooklyn. Program participants are given a stipend.
Deadline: Sessions start in October. Sign up now!

More info at:

Website:
purelegacee.org/mtp
 
Email: madison@purelegacee.orgtraceypurelegacee.org  
Additional Link:
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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 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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Want to Make a Real Difference in Someone’s Life? Doula Volunteer Training Begins Spring 2025 The Doula Program’s mission is to minimize the isolation and loneliness of people with life-limiting illnesses. Join a wonderful community of volunteers who visit people during their end stage of life. We extensively train, carefully match and supervise Doula Volunteers who visit one person each week at their home, nursing home, or hospital. Our volunteers find their lives as enriched as those they visit. Applications are being accepted now To Learn More: http://www.doulaprogram.org/become-a-doula.php Or contact Alix Towler, atowler@doulaprogram.org

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End-of-Life Doula Volunteer Program

Provided by:
The Doula Program to Accompany and Comfort
Type:
Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
Adults
Keywords:
Friendship  •  Healthcare
The Doula Program’s mission is to minimize the isolation and loneliness of people with life-limiting illnesses. This program trains, carefully matches, and supervises Doula Volunteers who provide support to individuals in their homes, healthcare facilities, and hospitals. These volunteers build meaningful relationships that often last weeks, months, or even years. Many volunteers find their own lives enriched through these connections. The Doula Volunteer training, led by professional staff with expertise in end-of-life care, is completed over an eight-week period. Time commitment is 1-2 hours of visiting per week, with volunteers setting their own schedules.
Deadline: Doula Volunteer Training Begins Spring 2025

More info at:

Website:
www.doulaprogram.org
 
Email: atowler@doulaprogram.org  
Phone: 212-706-0398  
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Teaching the Brain: Healthcare Career Mentorships for High School Students

Provided by:
Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Type:
Training and Education  •  Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
College Students  •  High School Students
Keywords:
Career Counseling  •  Mentoring
This is is a four-month mentorship program that connects high school students with mentors in undergraduate, graduate, or medical programs. It offers teens firsthand insights into careers in healthcare, neuroscience, and research through weekly meetings. Mentors provide guidance and support, helping to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. Register to participate as a teen mentee or a volunteer mentor! Mentor registration at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1n9tm--2x_Ds7W13zxilv-rpS6sVb6OTnnBm0Ak-5dY2FVg/viewform Mentee registration link is below.
Deadline: End of September 2024

More info at:

Website:
Mentee Registration
 
Email: teachingthebrain@gmail.com  
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2023-GENuine Connections Flyer – OA Fall 23

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GENuine Connections

Provided by:
DOROT
Type:
Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
Seniors  •  Teenagers
Keywords:
Arts and Culture  •  Friendship
Virtual volunteer program for teens and adults 65+! Participate in free weekly, small-group workshops online (over Zoom) to talk and participate in interactive workshops like Brain Games, Storytelling, Theater, Current Events, Pop Culture and more. Register today and discover the rewards of intergenerational friendship and build lasting connections.

More info at:

Website:
www.dorotusa.org/genuineconnections
 
Email: genuineconnections@dorotusa.org  
Phone: 332-378-1551  
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Parks Department Volunteer Opportunity Directory

Provided by:
Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)
Type:
Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
Keywords:
Environment  •  Outdoors  •  Parks
Find a group to volunteer in our city's parks and public spaces to make our city a better place.

More info at:

Website:
www.nycgovparks.org/opportunities/volunteer
 
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NYC Service: A Hub of Volunteering Opportunities

Provided by:
NYC Service
Type:
Volunteer and Community Service
Resource for:
Everyone / Anyone in Need
NYC Service provides an extensive list of volunteer and service programs, through partnerships with government and nonprofit entities.
Deadline: Ongoing

More info at:

Website:
www.nycservice.org
 
Email: nycservice@cityhall.nyc.gov  
Phone: 212-788-7550  
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