Nonprofit Staten Island has officially kicked off its inaugural Nonprofit On-the-Go: Action Learning programming this week! Our two cohorts started their 6-month capacity building journey by sharing their challenges and growth areas with each other. We are proud of this amazing group of 20 nonprofit professionals who have committed to developing themselves through this peer learning program.

The Nonprofit Staten Island team is honored to guide our cohorts through this journey so that ultimately, our members can continue to thrive, grow, and serve our community to the best of their ability. 

A big thank you to our generous funders who made this possible:

• New York Community Trust 
• New York City Council Speaker’s Fund
• (special shout out to Council Member Kamillah Hanks) 
• Richmond County Savings Bank 

We are also grateful to the Staten Island Advance for hosting us in their beautiful space! 

Youth Action Month: April 2024

Spring break is just around the corner! Make sure the youth of our city are engaged in their communities during the month of April. Post your opportunities today!

Follow these tips:

• Create opportunities taking place April 20-28 (Spring Break). 
• Modify the age range for 14 and older.
• Check off "good for groups."  

Happening this week:

SCORE-Staten Island Webinar April 25 to Distinguish Between Independent Contractors and Employees Workshop to help business owners avoid regulatory noncompliance

Register here: https://www.score.org/statenisland/event/independent-contractor-or-employee

NYCEM Asylum Seeker Support Survey

NYC Emergency Management is seeking community based organizations that are interested in volunteering to support asylum seeker operations. Please note, services cannot be provided at respite sites or the Reticketing Center operated by NYCEM. If you're looking to provide services at one of these locations, an alternative site needs to be identified. If interested, please complete the survey linked below and a staff member will get in touch with your organization after we review your responses.

Access the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GLRZ986

Events:

Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities:

Bee-U’s Urban Beekeeping Fellowship is a paid program for youth aged 16-24 to gain hands-on training in beekeeping, leadership, and environmental advocacy.

Urban Beekeeping Fellows learn basic skills of beekeeping, dive deep into contemporary environmental issues in their neighborhoods, and learn about career pathways to green jobs.

The 2024 Urban Beekeeping Fellowship will have two cohorts (15 students each)

Cohort One: June 2- July 14

Cohort Two: July 21 - September 1

For more information on the Urban Beekeeping Fellowship, reach out to our Associate Executive Director, André Ware andre@beeuniversitynyc.org.

The 2024 Urban Beekeeping Fellowship application for Cohort One AND Cohort Two will be released on Friday, April 19th and will close on Sunday, May 12th.

Fellowship Qualifications

• 16-24 years old 
• Available on Sundays from 12:30-4:30 PM
• Interest in urban agriculture, beekeeping, gardening, and environmental sustainability
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Compensation

Participants will receive a weekly stipend of $115 for a total of $805 for seven weeks.

Participants can work additional optional sessions for an extra $65 per session that they attend (up to three sessions).

You can earn up to $1,000 as an Urban Beekeeping Fellow!

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden is hiring! 

Apply here: Farm Training Coordinator, Full-time

Farm Team Member – Production; Full-Time Seasonal

Heritage Farm Market Coordinator; Part-Time Seasonal

Have you been thinking about volunteering but are not sure what you would like to do, how to get started, or the best way to meet the needs of your community? If so, we invite you to explore volunteering through AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP connects adults aged 55 and over with meaningful volunteer opportunities in their communities that match their skills, interests and availability. To learn more, join us at one of our “Spring into Service” Volunteer Fairs. There you will meet representatives from local organizations that need volunteers including soup kitchens, food pantries, hospitals and health care facilities, animal care facilities, educational and environmental programs, cultural institutions, veterans and military organizations, and more! The North Shore fair the South Shore fair will be held at the CYO-MIV Community Center at Mount Loretto on April 25th and the North Shore fair will be held at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden on May 16. Both fairs will take place from 10:00 am – noon. Please call 718-494-3222 or email tdicostanzo@cssny.org to register in advance or for more information. We look forward to helping you find the best way for you to share your lifetime of experience!

Grant Opportunities:

The Mayor’s Office of Contract Services has recently made changes to the Returnable Grant Fund (RGF) program that streamline the application and expand eligibility criteria for receiving interest-free loans. If your organization needs support meeting critical expenses while contracting with the City, please visit the RGF page on the MOCS website for the new application and instructions on how to apply!

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. The intent is to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.

The NYC Rent Freeze Program, helps eligible New Yorkers with disabilities and seniors stay in affordable housing by freezing their rent. Find out more about the program by calling the Rent Freeze Hotline at 929-252-7242. You can also visit the program website for my information by clicking here.

Nonprofit Events Community Calendar

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