DYCD Application
NYC’s Department of Youth and Community Development is accepting applications for the 2015 Summer Youth Employment Program through April 10. SYEP is available for young people ages 14 to 24 with up to six weeks of entry-level experience at worksites in the city. Participants are selected by lottery for the program, which runs from July 6 through Aug. 15 and are compensated for their work. Worksites interested in providing jobs have until May 16 to apply. For more information, call 311 or DYCD Youth Connect at (800) 246-4646.

Poe Cottage Adds Hours
The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, 2640 Grand Concourse, is now open two extra days during the week–Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in addition to its weekend hours. An audio tour is available by calling (718) 971-2156. For more information, call the Bronx Historical Society at (718) 881-8900.

Senior Affordability Survey
The Independent Democratic Conference is looking for senior citizens to take its Affordability Survey. Respondents can express their opinions on utility costs, senior housing options, and other topics. To take the survey, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/senior_affordability_survey.

Free Tax Preparation
Free tax preparation is available from VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program) at Councilman Ritchie Torres’ office, 573 E. Fordham Rd., Tuesdays through Saturdays during tax season. Photo ID and Social Security card are required. For detailed information and to schedule a required appointment, call (718) 842-8100.

Grant Opportunity
We Are The Bronx (WATB) is offering an opportunity for grants for Bronx-based groups dealing with community organizing, planning, and development, and health and wellness. Applications are due by April 1 at 5 p.m. For more information and to apply, go to http://wearethebronx.org/grant/.

VC Park Internships
Van Cortlandt Park is offering summer teen trail crew internships to youth ages 14 to 18. Interns are required to do physical trail work outdoors in various conditions throughout the summer. Training and job readiness will be provided. Program runs from July 6 to Aug. 20, Mondays to Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will be paid on a biweekly basis. Applications are due by May 21. For more detailed information, contact john@vancortlandt.org.

MMCC Activities
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 DeKalb Ave., offers a range of activities for children ages 4 1/2 to young adults. For more information, visit the center weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (718) 882-4000 ext. 0.

Gjonaj Mobile Office
Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj’s mobile office van is open Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m. at the corner of East 204th Street and Bainbridge Avenue for constituents to voice community concerns. For more information, call (718) 409-0109.

Fordham BID App
The Fordham Road Business Improvement District offers a smart phone app to learn more about the business corridor. Features include a business directory and discounts. For more information, call (718) 562-1269.

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