Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement

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Children & Youth
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Education & Literacy
Immigrants & Refugees
Seniors

Location

10-25 41st AvenueLong Island City, NY 11101 United States

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http://www.riissettlement.org

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Clothes Donation Opportunity

Flexible Schedule | Long Island City, NY 11101

Riis Settlement is accepting clothes donations! Our goal is to recycle unwanted clothing by sharing it to people in need. We accept men, women, and kids clothes. We accept only clean, gently used clothes. Items that have stains and worn out items are not accepted. Please drop your donations in the Immigrant Services office at 10-25 41st Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 (blue door on the side from the main Riis Settlement center, office is located in the same building as the supermarket) If you have any questions, email volunteerriis@gmail.com

Date Posted: 2024-03-27
Immigration Legal Clinic

Flexible Schedule | Long Island City, NY 11101

Riis Settlement is seeking volunteers to work with our Immigrant Services program to support newly-arrived migrants and asylum-seekers. We are organizing monthly legal clinics on May 24, June 21, and July 19 to assist new arrivals with applications for Temporary Protected Status, Work permits, and Asylum. Volunteers can assist with preparing immigration forms, providing translation/interpretation, and more. Training will be provided and no prior experience is necessary. If you would like to volunteer with us at legal clinic, please email volunteerriis@gmail.com. We will contact you to provide details about upcoming volunteer trainings and events.

Date Posted: 2024-04-19
Spanish Teacher

Flexible Schedule | Long Island City, NY 11101

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is seeking a bilingual volunteer to teach a beginner - level Spanish class. We are looking for a volunteer who can dedicate a few hours a week for at least ten weeks. The ideal volunteer will have some teaching experience. The individual should be well organized, have patience and the ability to commit for the length of the project. This opportunity can be in-person or remote. If interested, please reach out at volunteerriis@gmail.com.

Date Posted: 2024-04-03
Bilingual Volunteers for Community Outreach in Queens

Flexible Schedule | Long Island City, NY 11101

Our Immigrant Services program is looking for volunteers who are bilingual in Bengali, Arabic, Haitian-Creole, and Chinese to support our community outreach work in Queens! Bilingual volunteers play a vital role in connecting our organization with the diverse immigrant community we serve. This role involves actively engaging with community members, promoting awareness of our services, and facilitating connections to resources and support. Volunteers work closely with our team to contribute to outreach efforts. This may include: Attending community events and gatherings to represent our organization. Providing information about our free programs and services for immigrants, such as English classes and legal services. Conducting educational workshops on relevant topics, such as immigrant rights. Translating our promotional materials and information into additional languages. Schedule: 2-4 days per month with flexible schedule Community events and outreach activities may take place during weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings or Saturdays Benefits: Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. Gain experience in community outreach, communication, and networking. Contribute to a positive cause and build personal and professional skills. If interested, please email: volunteerriis@gmail.com.

Date Posted: 2024-02-26

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Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement House is a community based non-profit organization that offers comprehensive services to the youth, adults, seniors and families in the Western Queens Community. The resources, opportunities and support we provide serve as a catalyst for community members to reach their greatest potential and achieve social and economic self-sufficiency.

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A multi-service community-based organization in Long Island City Queens, Riis Settlement offers after-school programs for youth, adolescent services, immigrant services, including adult ESOL classes, and Senior Citizen support programs.

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