Empire State Service Corps
The Empire State Service Corps (ESSC) offers students the opportunity to engage in PAID public service work while gaining valuable skills and professional experience.
Students must complete 300 hours over the academic year, working approximately 10–15 hours per week at on-campus or community-based sites. Corps members will join a cohort of students committed to service and leadership in specific service areas such as the boxes below:
K–12 Tutoring
Support students in local schools or non profit organizations to help close pandemic-related learning gaps.
Needs & SNAP Outreach
Assist with food pantry operations and help students access SNAP and other resources.
Sustainability
Contribute to community environmental projects such as cleanups, conservation, and education campaigns.
Civic Engagement
Promote voter registration and nonpartisan outreach to increase community participation.
FAFSA Support
Help high school and college students navigate their finances.
Veterans Affairs Outreach
Students will serve at host sites dedicated to supporting active military or veterans' affairs for individuals, families, or affiliated groups.
Peer Mental Health Support
Promote well-being by connecting peers to campus and community mental health resources.
Early Childhood
Students will serve at a host site dedicated to early childhood education and/or development. (For example, daycare or head start centers)
Empire State Service Corps
In addition to their site work, students participate in cohort meetings to build community, reflect on their service, and develop leadership skills. This opportunity is open to all students enrolled at Stony Brook University and provides a pathway to meaningful public service, professional development, and lasting impact.
Recruitment is closed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applications will open in early Spring 2026 for the 2026–2027 cohort. Please contact the Center for Service Learning and Community Service at Communityservice@Stonybrook.edu for more information.