Program Overview

Queens College Service Corps (QCSC) mobilizes students to intern in local nonprofit organizations and work on projects that improve the civic, economic, and environmental sustainability of New York City. The internships help support participating students’ success in college and preparation for the workplace by providing valuable skill-building opportunities and exposure to real-world careers. Students also participate in community service activities and receive professional development, including a pre-internship orientation, monthly workshops, and touchpoint meetings that cultivate meaningful links between their projects, college coursework, and professional goals and interests.

With QCSC, you can make a difference in your community, and gain professional skills and experience!

2024 Data

Total Hours Students Interned at NYC Nonprofits

Unique Community Partners

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Students who completed their internship

Student Testimonials

“I have a strong ability to adapt to new environments and work well in teams. Additionally, I discovered that I excel in project management and problem-solving, skills that have proven invaluable in my professional development.”

“I have the potential to grow professionally; I have been able to work in a team and it challenged me to take on great projects not just in the internship but with other organizations as well.”

Community Partner Testimonials

“We had a great experience working with the QCSC program this academic year. From recruitment to communication with the QC team, to working with the actual interns, everything was very smooth. We were very happy with the interns we had working with us and are happy to announce that both of them were placed with continued summer paid employment/internships.”

– Wildlife Conservation Society at Queens Zoo

“[Our intern] has been a dream to work with this past academic year…. She has been a tremendous support these last terms and we are sad to see her go, but know she will accomplish great things!”

– American Red Cross