VoltaVOLTA NYC

VoltaVOLTANYC

Digital equity is economic equity. Join a team of students building websites, growing social media, and winning grants for NYC's small businesses. Free of charge.

A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Stuyvesant High SchoolBrooklyn TechBronx ScienceStaten Island TechBinghamton UniversityHunter CollegeStony Brook UniversityBaruch CollegeStuyvesant High SchoolBrooklyn TechBronx ScienceStaten Island TechBinghamton UniversityHunter CollegeStony Brook UniversityBaruch College
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Service Tracks

Who we serve

Built for two audiences.

For students

Build a portfolio
of real work.

  • Deployed websites, live social campaigns, submitted grants
  • 2–4 hours a week — fully remote-friendly
  • References from directors who watched you work
  • High school and college students welcome
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For businesses

Professional help.
No cost, ever.

  • Custom websites, built and deployed
  • Social media strategy and account management
  • Grant research and full application writing
  • Google Maps, Yelp, and SEO optimization
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What we do

Three tracks.

Student teams work directly with business owners on what they can benefit most from.

Finance & Operations

  • Grant research & writing
  • Revenue & sales analysis
  • POS & payment optimization
  • Operational consulting

Digital & Tech

  • Website design & development
  • SEO & Google Maps visibility
  • Web accessibility (ADA)
  • Cloud & security basics

Marketing & Strategy

  • Social media management
  • Founder storytelling & video
  • Content creation & strategy
  • Audience growth analytics

For businesses

Working with us is simple.

1

Tell us what you need

Fill out a short form or get referred by your local BID. We follow up within a few days.

2

We scope the work

A quick call or visit to understand your business, your goals, and what's realistic.

3

Your team gets to work

A dedicated student pod delivers your project — one point of contact throughout.

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Currently active

In the field right now

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Website

Souk Al Shater

Lebanese Restaurant

Sunnyside, Queens

Social Media

Anatolico

Turkish Home Goods

Park Slope, Brooklyn

Website

Higher Learning

Tutoring Center

Chinatown, Manhattan

Our reach

Across all five boroughs.

9 active neighborhoods and growing — we go where NYC's small businesses are.

Brooklyn
Queens
Manhattan
The Bronx
Staten Island

For students

Build a portfolio
of real projects.

2–4 hours a week. Deploy websites, build social communities, win grants. High school and college students welcome.

Apply Now →

For businesses

Get real help.
At no cost.

We work with small businesses across NYC on websites, social media, grants, and more.

Get Started →