Welcome to Service Matters, the twice yearly publication of the Office of Community Service celebrating the dedication and accomplishments of NYU students, faculty and staff volunteers working around the city and around the world. If you have a story to share, let us know. Call the Office of Community Service at (212) 998-2349 and help us illustrate the countless ways in which Service Matters at NYU!» View the latest Service Matters online
Earth Week 2008
April 19, 2008 – April 29, 2008
EARTH WEEK 2008 features 11 days of exciting programs, volunteer opportunities and events. For more information about events and activities during Earth Week, please visit: www.nyu.edu/earthweek
One-Day Service Projects
The Office of Community Service organizes a series of weekly service projects throughout the year. This program is designed to give students an opportunity to participate in a variety of one day volunteer projects such as soup kitchens, beach cleanups, housing construction and many others.
To register for upcoming service projects or events, please visit the Office of Community Service Calendar
Funding Opportunities
Grant Application Deadline: May 1, 2008
Community Service Project Grants
Community Service Project Grants Community Service Project Grants offer funding for NYU students, staff and faculty on a semiannual basis who wish to initiate, expand, and/or enhance creative service projects of an ongoing nature that are focused on the Lower East Side and Greenwich Village or in the neighborhood adjacent to their NYU School or Division. The maximum amount awarded for each application is $500. The application deadline is May 1, 2008 for projects to be piloted during Summer/Fall 2008.
Service Learning Course Development Grants
Service Learning Course Development Grants may be used to develop or enhance undergraduate or graduate courses that include a practicum of a volunteer experience either organized by the instructor or developed by students as an integral part of the course. Grants range from $2,000 to $4,000 and are awarded for one-term, summer or year-long courses.
