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ORGANIZATION: Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement

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RIIS

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement, in Western Queens, is excited to launch a community mentoring initiative.

We’re looking for adult mentors who have fun with and are energized by spending time with young people ages 10-14. Our mentors are excited to collaborate with young people, flexible in thinking, and open to feedback. This is a group mentoring program and 1-2 mentors will be matched with 3-5 mentees.

Spring/Summer 2022

  • Attend an in-person kick-off event in September to meet your mentees. Engage in get-to-know-you activities.
  • Attend an evening 2-hour virtual volunteer training
  • Communicate weekly with mentees through a virtual mentoring platform.

Fall/Winter 2022

  • Participate in a once-a-week, 12-week in-person program. This program will meet in the after-school hours on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 PM at Queens Public Library at LIC.
  • Engage in Riis facilitated group activities to form authentic, supportive relationships and develop mentees; own 'My New York Story’. This story is an exploration of what their neighborhood and community means to them.


Application of interest:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_QE8OLiYkGqSfaef6Z9PqZcBe2OfABjGLlJvpDQeNRo/edit

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About Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement

Location:

10-25 41st Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101, US

Mission Statement

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.

Description

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.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

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WHERE

37-44 21st St, Long Island City, NY 11101Long Island City, NY 11106

(40.75951,-73.92716)
 

DATE POSTED

July 13, 2022

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • General Education

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • Participate in a once-a-week, 12-week in-person program. This program will meet in the after-school hours on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 PM at Queens Public Library at LIC.
  • Ability to communicate with 10-14 year old mentees.

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