Leadership through service is a core value of the Malave Leadership Academy, born from CUNY's rich tradition of community service in New York City, and beyond. We are committed to promoting community service opportunities that will bring together volunteers and service leaders from across the University.

CUNY Corps is the new community service initiative of the Malave Leadership Academy.

In support of President Obama's "Call to Service" as well as the new City initiative, and in the spirit of the longstanding and enduring tradition of public service at CUNY, The City University of New York is pleased to announce the launch of its most ambitious community service initiative to date - "CUNY Corps."

Thousands of CUNY students are currently engaged in helping their City as interns in government offices, poll workers, volunteers, student aides, Urban Fellows, counselors and advisors in numerous community and government agencies, on campuses and through various community service organizations. Indeed, the well being and vibrancy of the City are enhanced daily by this veritable army of hard working students.

As Chancellor Matthew Goldstein has stated, "Programs to strengthen opportunities for public service to our City are very much consistent with the educational mission of the University and can provide important ways for students to assist their fellow New Yorkers and to develop leadership skills. We are very pleased to join with the Mayor in this valuable initiative."

Building on CUNY's strong connections and practices in the public and community service arena, CUNY Corps will serve as the University\'s community service hub, a clearinghouse of existing programs and service opportunities and a developer of new partnerships and collaborations to further expand neighborhood outreach and service. CUNY Corps will also work to measure the impact of our great University\'s contribution to our City, State and Nation.
 

CUNY Corps is a great opportunity to lead through service. If you're interested in volunteering, leading a team of volunteers on a project that you develop, or if you'd like to request CUNY Corps volunteers for your service organization or project - Join CUNY Corps today!