Educational Volunteer NYC Department

NYC Department of Records and Information Services Educational Volunteer Program: Educational Volunteer Sign-Up Form

Organization: NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS)

Application Deadline: April 28, 2025

Overview: The NYC Department of Records and Information Services is seeking motivated volunteers to support public access to New York City's government records. Volunteers will help create educational resources, conduct research, and perform language translations, contributing to the public's understanding of NYC's history through its Municipal Archives and Library. The collection includes over 1.6 million images, photographs, maps, documents, and much more, with historical records dating back to the 1600s.

Key Information:

• Roles: Curriculum development, research, and language translation of archival documents

• Collections: Municipal Archives with over 1.6 million items and the Municipal Library with more than 400,000 unique documents

• Location: New York, NY 10007

• Time Commitment: Ongoing opportunity through April 28, 2025

• Population Served: Immigrants, refugees, ethnic groups, LGBTQ+, low-income communities, people with disabilities, and those with health concerns

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Good communication skills

• Experience in education or curriculum development

• Experience conducting research and drafting documents

Contact Information:

• Opportunity Leader: Caren Hinckley