Hiring Seniors to Serve NYC's Veterans
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The NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) has partnered with the NYC Department for the Aging's Senior Employment Program to hire older New Yorkers who can assist the agency in serving New York City's veteran community. Participants will become “DVS Ambassadors” and will perform outreach that furthers our agency's mission. To be eligible, candidates must:
- Be 55 or older
- Live in the five boroughs
- Be unemployed
- Have a family income of no more than 125 percent of the federal poverty level
- Be willing to learn new skill
Additionally, candidates should possess the following:
- Excellent communication skills
- High-level attention to detail and organizational skills
- An outgoing, engaging personality
- Customer service and sales background preferred
- Military/veteran affiliation preferred
- A can-do spirit
If you or someone you know meets the criteria and would like to learn more, please contact DVS at connect@veterans.nyc.gov and/or 212-416-5250.
Download a document detailing our DVS Ambassadors program
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Remembering Harold Peter "HP" Schroer
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We are saddened to learn that U.S. Navy veteran Harold Peter "HP" Schroer passed away this past December. He served his country in World War 2 and was a fierce advocate for veterans in NYC. He will be missed.
In 2020, HP contributed to our oral history initiative, the Veteran Voices Project. Hear his story here.
To learn more about the Veteran Voices Project, visit nyc.gov/vetvoices.
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Mitchell Lama Housing Available.
Veterans Get Preference.
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Village East Towers, a Mitchell Lama Co-op located at 411 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10009, is opening their waitlist for 1 and 3 bedroom apartments. Preference will be given to veterans selected through the Mitchell Lama affordable housing lottery. The application period began on March 3rd. To apply to enter the lottery, visit Mitchell Lama Connect and create an account.
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Resources for Women Veterans
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We understand that women veterans have unique needs: barriers to quality healthcare, military sexual trauma, child care, financial instability, and so much more. DVS works to meet the challenges facing women veterans by connecting them to the services that are right for them.
If you are a NYC women veteran in need of support, please fill out the form at VetConnectNYC.org. A member of our Care Coordination team will contact you ASAP.
For additional resources, visit nyc.gov/vetwomen.
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Add "PLY" Alongside Your Name
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Veterans who participated as an athlete in a Paralympic Game can apply to have the post nominal letters "PLY" added alongside their name on official documentation, email signatures, resumes, business cards, or anywhere else their name may be used. This opportunity is open to veterans who participated in the Winter and Summer Paralympic Games, as well as the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, the Warrior Games, and the Invictus Games.
Paralympians are invited to apply to use the post-nominal letters by completing this online registration form.
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DVS Programs and Initiatives
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Get the Benefits You Deserve
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DVS represents NYC veterans in claims for benefits from the VA. During a time of economic crisis and high unemployment, we wanted to ensure that every veteran got the financial benefits they earned. To file a claim, fill out the VetConnectNYC.org form (select "Benefits Navigation" as your preferred service).
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VetConnectPro: A New Employment Tool for NYC Veterans
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This past Veterans Day, the NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) officially launched VetConnectPro - a new employment tool designed to help veterans find employment, professional mentorship, and resources to advance their careers. Get started by creating or uploading your resume today: nyc.gov/vetconnectpro.
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Mission: VetCheck volunteers make check-in calls to veterans across NYC. Through these calls, volunteers provide veterans with information regarding vital public services, including free meals, information on COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites, and mental health resources. To volunteer with Mission: VetCheck or request a check-in call, click here.
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Fighting Veteran Homelessness
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Over the past five years, our housing team has moved over 1,000 veterans from shelters and into permanent housing. Learn more about DVS's efforts to end veteran homelessness in NYC here.
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VetBizNYC: NYC's Veteran-Owned Business Map
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The Veteran Voices Project (VVP) is an oral history initiative designed to preserve the stories of NYC's Veterans. For more information, visit nyc.gov/vetvoices.
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How DVS Responded to the Pandemic
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Making supportive calls. Distributing face masks. Preparing meal kits. Housing the homeless. Processing VA benefit claims. Watch this video to learn how DVS responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SITREP NYC: NYC's Official Veteran Podcast
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Listen to SITREP NYC, NYC's official veteran-focused podcast, to hear stories from veterans who are often ignored and underserved. Hear the complete season here or see below for a list of episodes:
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Stories of Transition
The Black Veteran Experience
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LGBT Veteran Stories
The Health of Women Veterans
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