Youth | Brooklyn Community Board 14

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

Updated on: 01/08/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Winter Supported Experimental Filmmaking Lab - Free After School Filmmaking Program for NYC Teens

Provided by:

Reel Works

Type:

Training and Education

Resource for:

High School Students • Neurodivergent Individuals • Teenagers

Keywords:

Afterschool Program • Arts and Culture

The Reel Works Winter Supported Lab is a FREE weeklong filmmaking intensive that provides community, support, and resources for neurodivergent NYC students as they explore storytelling through filmmaking. Eligibility: Neurodivergent, Ages 15-21. Workshop Dates & Location: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 18 - 21, 2025, 12:00-4:00 PM at 540 President Street Suite 2F, Brooklyn.

Deadline: January 26, 2025, 11:59 PM

More info at:

Website:

Apply at bit.ly/4gMattD

Email: mariam@reelworks.com

Updated on: 01/08/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Sound Lab: Podcasting - Free After School Filmmaking Program for NYC Teens

Provided by:

Reel Works

Type:

Training and Education

Resource for:

High School Students • Teenagers

Keywords:

Afterschool Program • Arts and Culture

Dive into the art of journalistic storytelling through sound in Sound Lab: Podcasting! Over twelve weeks, students will explore audio recording software, craft immersive soundscapes, create foley effects, and bring narratives to life using only sound. Perfect for aspiring podcasters and audio enthusiasts! Eligibility: High school students ages 13-19, intermediate knowledge of Spanish and some knowledge of English is required. Workshop Dates & Location: Wednesdays, February 12 - May 29, 2025, 4:30-6:30 PM at 540 President Street Suite 2F, Brooklyn.

Deadline: January 19, 2025 11:59PM

More info at:

Website:

Apply at bit.ly/4fuKdmo

Email: mariam@reelworks.com

Updated on: 01/08/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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/

Updated on: 01/06/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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YourPeer • Services for Unhoused and Unstably Housed Youth

Provided by:

Streetlives

Type:

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

Updated on: 09/17/2024 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

Peer support groups for parents of LGBTQ+ kids. online 6-7:30 pm English every third Tuesday of the month, Spanish every fourth Tuesday of the month. You are not alone. Join us! Contact: email gloria.soto@camba.org, alex.rocha-alvarez@camba.org. CAMBA

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LEAP (LGBTQ+ Education and Acceptance Project)

Type:

Other

Resource for:

LGBTQIA+ • Parents • Youth

Keywords:

Family

Project LEAP aims to create a society where LGBTQ+ youth can thrive with the support of their families and communities by fostering understanding, empathy, and acceptance. Through services such as online peer support groups (offered in English and Spanish), one-on-one counseling for parents and caregivers, and conflict mediation, the program supports families in navigating challenges. Educational workshops are available to parents, schools, and community members, while a special filmmaking program engages youth aged 15-18. These efforts help to build bridges and encourage accepting behaviors within families and broader communities.

More info at:

Website:

camba.org/programs/leap

Email: gloria.soto@camba.org, alex.rocha-alvarez@camba.org

Phone: 718-675-3372

Updated on: 09/12/2024 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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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

Updated on: 09/04/2024 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Assistance for Students with IEPs

Type:

Training and Education

Resource for:

Individuals with disabilities • Youth

Keywords:

Education • Schools

Motivated Care works to ensure that any NYC child with an IEP receives the services called for on their IEP. Motivated care provides ABA, SETTS, SEIT, para-professional and other services as well as legal counsel to families facing challenges securing necessary educational services.

More info at:

Website:

www.motivatedcare.com

Email: rita@motivatedcare.com

Phone: 646-592-3575

Updated on: 05/22/2024 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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The Supported Summer Experimental Filmmaking Lab Paid Summer Program

Provided by:

Reel Works

Resource for:

Neurodivergent Individuals • Youth

Keywords:

Arts and Culture • Job Readiness • Summer Programs

Four-week workshop that teaches filmmaking to students who learn differently. It provides community, support, and resources for neurodivergent NYC students ages 15-21 as they explore storytelling through experimental filmmaking. Participants receive a $500 stipend in the lab. Apply by June 4, 2024.

Deadline: June 4, 2024

More info at:

Website:

www.bit.ly/3UgM0Vb

Email: MARIAM@REELWORKS.ORG

Updated on: 05/22/2024 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.