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All Schools
American Museum of Natural History Discoverer Membership
Event/Deadline: Ongoing
Contact: membership@members.amnh.org | 212-769-5606
Beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in New York State are now eligible to receive a complimentary membership to the American Museum of Natural History. Called the Discoverer Membership, benefits include free general Museum admission plus one free ticketed exhibition—including the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, the Invisible Worlds immersive experience, and the Hayden Planetarium Space Show, among others—on every visit for each New York SNAP EBT cardholder and up to four of their guests. Explore Discoverer Membership details for SNAP recipients. And remember, the American Museum of Natural History offers pay-what-you-wish General Admission to all New York State residents (with ID). Plan your visit today!
Elementary School
There are no opportunities available at this time.
Middle School
We Invite Your School to the Museum of Jewish Heritage
Event/Deadline: Ongoing
Contact: Rebecca Clark | groupvisits@mjhnyc.org | 646-437-4207
The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, located in Lower Manhattan, would like to invite your 8th grade class to come and visit this academic year! Thanks to the Gray Foundation, all 8th grade groups from NYC public and charter schools can come for a guided tour or to hear testimony from a member of our Speakers Bureau for free. We are also able to provide free transportation to and from the Museum if needed. Bringing your class to the Museum complements what students are learning in their social studies curriculum. It provides students the opportunity to step outside of the classroom to see artifacts and hear testimony that will enhance their understanding of what happened during the Holocaust and World War II. To learn more about what opportunities we have to offer, please visit our website: Student Groups Grades 4-12 and Speakers Bureau.
Free Tutoring with a Columbia Undergraduate Student!
Event: Ongoing
Contact: Helen Zheng | sciinspire@columbia.edu
Get tutoring support from Sci-Inspire, a free tutoring service run by Columbia University undergraduate students passionate about education for middle and high school students! We offer weekly one-on-one tutoring for a wide-range of subjects, ranging from pre-calculus to college application writing. Sign up for support now using Sci-Inspire Student Intake Form. Visit the Sci-Inspire website to learn more.
Stop by FREE Teen Tuesdays at the Guggenheim Museum this Winter!
High School
Summer Apprenticeship Program with NYCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services
Deadline: March 23, 2026 (5:00pm)
Employment Dates: Monday, June 29, 2026 until Friday, August 28, 2026
Contact: Marc T. Mills, MMills@schools.nyc.gov and Samillah Feliciano, SFeliciano12@schools.nyc.gov
Summer Apprentice Workers (SAW) are high school employees who gain work experience in kitchens and cafeterias during the Summer Meals Program. SAW students obtain valuable knowledge that can be utilized in the food service industry. To apply, please submit a reference letter on school letterhead from a teacher, guidance counselor, principal or assistant principal from your current high school to Marc T. Mills (MMills@schools.nyc.gov) between the dates of Monday, March 2, 2026 until close of business (5:00pm) on Monday, March 23, 2026 to be eligible for an interview. Be sure to include your contact information, e-mail address, home address, phone number, age and grade in the letter. Selected candidates will be notified of an interview by mail. Summer Apprentice workers will earn $16.50 per hour and work from 7:30am - 1:30pm (with 30 minutes for lunch), Monday - Friday.
NYU Stern – EFL Young Ambassadors Program
Deadline: Rolling
Event: Ongoing (October 2025 – May 2026)
Contact: Stella Miao, cjm739@nyu.edu | Matt Myers, mdm9816@stern.nyu.edu
Are you a high school student in NYC curious about startups, science, or business? The EFL Young EFL Young Ambassadors Program Program at the NYU Stern School of Business is a free opportunity to join real-world startup conferences, shadow NYU MBA mentors, and learn directly from founders, investors, and scientists. Students selected will attend at least one full EFL meeting day and one virtual prep session. Participants will receive an official letter confirming attendance, which can be used for school excuse purposes. This program is completely free of charge and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. Apply to EFL Young Ambassadors 2025-26.
Youth Action 50 (YA50)
Deadline: Rolling
Event: Ongoing (October 2025 – June 2026)
Contact: Stuart Davis | StDavis@cityhall.nyc.gov
Youth Action 50 (YA50) is a citywide leadership program that empowers NYC public high school students to take action on the issues that matter most to them and their communities. Students meet regularly with peers and adult facilitators to build leadership skills, plan community service projects, and make their voices heard. YA50 members will gain hands-on experience in civic engagement, community organizing, and teamwork — while earning community service hours and contributing to positive change in New York City. Apply now to join a YA50 site and become part of a citywide network of young leaders! Visit the NYC Service website for more information.
Queering New York FREE Video Series Focused on Sites Connected to LGBTQ History
Deadline: Ongoing
Contact: info@nyclgbtsites.org
Check out Queering New York—a free video series with short, fun clips (all under 7 minutes) you can watch on your phone. Each video takes you to a real NYC site tied to people, events, and movements—from James Baldwin’s home to the Oscar Wilde Bookshop to the Gay Activists Alliance Firehouse. They connect right back to what you’re learning in humanities and social studies. Explore free classroom tools for teachers.
Transportation Alternatives Youth Activist Committee (TAYAC)
Deadline: Rolling
Event: Last Friday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00pm (subject to change)
Contact: Lauren Newman, Youth & Schools Organizer | lauren.newman@transalt.org
Join a community of teens to advocate for car alternatives in New York City with a focus on issues that matter to youth! Join us for monthly meetings, social events, or helping out with a campaign. No experience is necessary to join, all you need is a passion for improving public transit, biking, or walking in the city you love. Open to all NYC youth (students and recent graduates)! Learn more on the Transportation Alternatives Youth Activist Committee website.