UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
SHAPE UP NYC SITES
Description: Shape Up NYC is a FREE citywide fitness program. The program offers classes in Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, Kickboxing, Senior Fitness and more! Shape Up NYC is looking to expand where these classes are offered throughout Staten Island. Please see the attached flyer for more information and host site requirements. If you are interested in hosting a class, please call (212) 360-3300 or email shapeupvolunteer@parks.nyc.gov.
Link: Learn more!
volunteer opportunities
IT’S MY PARK
Description: Partnerships for Parks invites you to get involved in It’s My Park hands-on service projects in all five boroughs. Our It’s My Park program offers year-round volunteer opportunities — from painting benches and planting bulbs, to weeding and cleaning, and much more!
Deadlines: Applications are due Wednesday, Mar.1 for April projects! (Applications are due the first day of the month before the proposed project date)
Link: Learn more or apply here!
For other volunteer opportunities please check the NYC Parks website or contact your local Outreach Coordinator.
TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS
DESIGN THINKING FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP
Description: Join Be Social Change and learn a new process for generating new ideas and ways to efficiently brainstorm solutions.
Date/Time: Monday, February 27, 2017 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Link: RSVP here!
NAVIGATING CITY GOVERNMENT WORKSHOP
Description: Attend Citizens Committee’s Neighborhood Leadership Institute training and learn how city government functions and how to have your community issues addressed.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 4, 2017
Link: RSVP to Shawn at swhitehorn@citizensnyc.org or 212-822-9563
INTRO TO FACILITATION WORKSHOP
Description: Join Be Social Change and get an introduction to the basics of facilitation. You’ll learn how to be a stronger facilitator, methods to plan a collaborative session and how to brainstorm in a participatory design process.
Date/Time: Monday, March 6, 2017 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Link: RSVP here!
GRASSROOTS FUNDRAISING WORKSHOP
Description: Attend Citizens Committee’s Neighborhood Leadership Institute training and learn how to support your group’s work with community fundraising efforts.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 11, 2017
Link: RSVP to Shawn at swhitehorn@citizensnyc.org or 212-822-9563
GREENTHUMB GROW TOGETHER CONFERENCE
Description: Join GreenThumb for the official kickoff of the gardening season! The conference will have more than 30 workshops on garden related topics such as food systems education, kids activities, vegetable growing techniques and designing your community garden for the present and future.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 25, 2017
Link: Learn more here!
GRANTS & OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
FY 18 DISCRETIONARY FUNDING
Description: All not for profit community based organizations that wish to apply for discretionary funding for FY 2018 must submit a Discretionary Funding Expense Application.
Date/Time: Tuesday February 21, 2017
Link: Find guidelines and application here!
BEN & JERRY’S FOUNDATION GRANT – Full Proposal
Description: If groups submitted a pre-application to Ben & Jerry’s Foundation back in October 2016 and were invited to submit full proposals for The Grassroots Organizing for Social Change Program they are due! The next round of pre-application review opens February 1, 2017.
Date/Time: Wednesday February 25, 2017
Link: Learn more here!
NYDEC URBAN FORESTRY GRANT
Description: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is accepting applications to fund urban forestry projects that will enhance landscapes and provide green spaces in urban access areas.
Date/Time: Wednesday March 1, 2017
Link: Learn more here!
Sign-up and check the Grants and Resources box to receive trainings and other grant-related information each month.
Programming & EVENTS
URBAN PARK RANGER PROGRAMMING
For over 30 years the Urban Park Rangers have helped New Yorkers of all ages to discover the great outdoors, uncovering the natural wonders that exist right here in their own backyard. To find information about FREE hikes, campouts, canoe outings, fishing outings, bird tours, and workshops that enhance your outdoor skills, all offered in your neighborhood and across the city, check out the Urban Park Rangers Weekend Adventures.
NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS OPEN RUN
Description: Join New York Road Runners for free weekly runs in your neighborhood! Open to all ages and experience levels. Walkers, strollers, and dogs on leash are welcome.
Cost: Free, no advance registration required.
Link: http://openrun.nyrr.org/
SILVER LAKE PARK
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Location: Meet at the lake bridge, down the hill from the intersection of Victory Blvd. and Eddy St.
CONFERENCE HOUSE PARK
Date/Time: Sundays, 9 a.m.
Location: Meet off Hylan Blvd., next to the parking lot, on the path that leads to the water
Best,
Stefanie Gutierrez | Stefanie.Gutierrez@parks.nyc.gov
Senior Outreach Coordinator, Staten Island
Carmine Raimondi | Carmine.Raimondi@parks.nyc.gov
Outreach Coordinator, Staten Island
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