Category Archives: History/Culture

Museum of Chinese in America

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The Museum of Chinese in America is looking for dedicated and committed volunteers!

MOCA volunteers are involved in all aspects of museum life. As a volunteer, you’ll learn firsthand from stories, images, and objects that tell about the past and you’ll gain rich, well-rounded experience in arts and cultural work.

Some volunteer assignments are ongoing, while others proceed on an event or project-by-project basis. Volunteer opportunities are currently available in visitor and museum shop services. On-site training will be provided.

If you are interested in applying, please complete and submit a MOCA General Volunteer Application Form to:

Museum of Chinese in America

Attn: Volunteer Application

215 Centre Street

New York, NY 10013

email: volunteer@mocanyc.org

If you are interested in applying, please visit www.mocanyc.org/about/volunteer_opportunities

Rubin Museum of Art: Teen Programs

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RMA Teen Art Labs
Teen Art Labs offer an opportunity to discuss art critically, think creatively, work with professional artists, and make art.

 

Work in a dynamic team of teens to:
• Explore the art and culture of Tibet, India, Nepal, China, and beyond
• Take related art adventures and expand your repertoire of must see cultural treasures in NYC
• Learn the art of discussion and let it lead you to produce fresh audio podcasts and blog posts that will be used professionally by the Museum
Teen Art Labs meets on Monday afternoons from 4-6:30 pm

RMA Teens
RMA Teens is a free after-school program for high school students with a strong interest in art or careers in the arts. Participants get a behind the scenes look at how a museum operates, explore career paths in the arts, and gain access to one of the best collections of Himalayan art in the world.  Students are invited to make the museum a place of their own while having exciting opportunities to:

•  Explore the art and culture of Tibet, India, Nepal, China, and beyond
•  Be creative with art-making workshops that explore silk-screening, Himalayan painting, and more
•  Create a gallery resource for teens that will be distributed at the museum
•  Get career guidance and work closely with museum curators, artists, and arts professionals
•  Take regular dynamic NYC trips to explore related cultural treasures and the hottest art events

RMA Teens meet on Thursday afternoons during the school year from 4-6 pm.

RMA Teen Guide Council
RMA Teen Guides expand on and share their knowledge of Himalayan art by joining museum staff as members of the Teen Guide Council.  RMA Teen Guide Council members:
•  Continue to deepen their knowledge of Himalayan Art and Culture with mentorship from arts professionals, special trips and art-sessions
•  Contribute by designing and giving gallery tours, and developing teen guides to the museum
•  Communicate with other teens in an international exchange.
•  Collaborate with arts professionals and artists to design FREE events for teens
Participation in RMA Teens is a prerequisite to participating in the RMA Teen Guide Council program.

Information on all teen programs can be found here: www.rmanyc.org/teens

Museum of Jewish Heritage: Internships

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High School Apprenticeship Program

The High School Apprenticeship Program offers New York City public high school students a challenging program of study and work designed to give them a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to work in the Museum and explore Jewish heritage and their own. After an extensive spring training, Apprentices work full-time during the summer in different Museum departments; lead tours, and are introduced to the curatorial, educational, administrative, and operational sides of the Museum. Apprentices are paid for their participation in the program. Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The High School Apprenticeship Program is made possible through the generosity of the Alexander Bodini Foundation, the Ellen & Ronald Block Family Foundation, Con Edison, and The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation, Inc.

Applications for the 2020 High School Apprenticeship Program are now closed. 

General Internships

The Museum has general internships available to high school and university students that provide exposure to the programs and services provided by the Museum. Offered on a rolling basis according to departmental need, students can expect to volunteer in a broad range of capacities in support of the various functions of the Museum.

To apply, please download the application online and return it by mail.

 

Brooklyn Historical Society

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The Brooklyn Historical Society connects the past to the present and makes the vibrant history of Brooklyn tangible, relevant, and meaningful for today’s diverse communities, and for generations to come.

Saturday Academy
For students in grades 6-12. Saturday Academy is a free, six-week program for students interested in American History.

After School and Collaborative Programs

Brooklyn Historical Society is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, creative teens to join a small Teen Council in the spring 2016 semester. The Teen Council will work with BHS staff to pilot new programs and activities and create public program events for teens, by teens.

To learn more, click here to download a flier with more information: CLICK HERE

For details, visit http://brooklynhistory.org/education/after.html

Abdelkader Global Leadership Prize

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Abdelkader Global Leadership Prize
The Past Serving the Present – Essay Contests

U.S. high school and college students are invited to participate in essay contests that reflect on the contemporary meaning of the life of Emir Abdelkader (1808-1883). The Emir’s life is an inspiring legacy of ethical leadership, civility, moral courage and cross-cultural and interfaith understanding. Abdelkader was an Arab Muslim hero from Algeria admired by President Lincoln, Queen Victoria, Pope Pius IX and countless Muslims and non-Muslims from many nationalities, religions, and social classes. In 1846, the founders of an Iowa community honored him by naming their town Elkader. Upon his death in 1883, The New York Times eulogized, “The nobility of his character won him the admiration of the world…He was one of the few great men of the century.” Today, Emir Abdelkader is remembered as an esteemed humanitarian, military leader, and religious scholar who respected all cultures and faiths.

Students are invited to participate in a project of discovery connecting cultures across centuries. Participants will:

  • Read an engaging biography with relevance for today, Commander of the Faithful…The Life and Times of Emir Abdelkader (1808-1883) by John W. Kiser. More information about Abdelkader and the author can be found at www.truejihad.com.
  • Learn about the Middle East and Islamic culture through stories of real people.
  • Examine Emir Abdelkader’s life of struggle during peace, war, imprisonment, and exile.
  • Write an essay to broaden perspectives on historical, civic, global, cultural and interfaith awareness.
  • Compete for monetary scholarship awards and honors for writing the essay.

Additional information will be posted throughout the year.

Essay Scholarship Prizes are offered with support from The Principal Financial Group:

Iowa High School students (1st Place = $1,000; 2nd Place = $500) – also in U.S. competition

U.S. High School students (1st Place = $1,000; 2nd Place = $500)

U.S. College students (1st Place = $1,500; 2nd Place = $1,000)

For guidelines, visit http://www.abdelkaderproject.org AND FIND MORE INFO ON ESSAY CONTESTS 

New York Historical Society: Internships

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High School Internships
The New-York Historical Society offers the Student Historian Internship program for high school students in grades 10, 11 and 12 in the tri-state area. The Student Historian program is a comprehensive internship and youth development program that gives students vocational and academic training, public speaking and leadership skills, and an increased understanding of American art and history. Through object and inquiry-based learning, students will broaden their academic perspective, increase their confidence in professional settings, and enhance their knowledge of fulfilling careers in the museum world. For more information, visit www.nyhistory.org/high-school-internships

  • Application available: February 2017
  • Application Deadline: March 2017 (this includes both the Student’s Application and Teacher Recommendation Form)

Saturday Academy Saturdays
The New-York Historical Society in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History offers Saturday Academy, a free, 7-week program that offers American history courses for students in grades 8-€“12. It also provides free SAT prep for students in grades 10-12 who register for a history class. This spring, students can take up to two of the following courses: Art and Activism In NYC: 1980’s Style, Hip Hop in Context, Advertising in America, Acting Out: 19th-century America, Almost a Revolution: Attempted Revolutions in American History and SAT Prep. The classes take place at New-York Historical. Students can register now at www.nyhistory.org/saturday-academy.

  • Deadline to register: October 2017
  • Program dates: Saturdays, October 14-November 18

Sunday Scholars Sundays
Historians and Art Historians regularly come to the New-York Historical Society to conduct research. Now, budding scholars will have the chance to do the same. High school students from the New York City metropolitan area are invited to spend 6 Sunday afternoons examining art, artifacts and documents. These objects and the stories they tell will be the inspiration for movies that explore the history of New York. Free with Family Membership or $125 per student for Non- Members. A limited number of scholarships are available. For more information or to register, visit www.nyhistory.org/sunday-scholars.

Contact:
If you have any questions about high school internships, please e-mail us at hs.internships@nyhistory.org or join our mailing list.

Learn more at www.nyhistory.org/high-school-internships