Looking for Volunteers to Facilitate Tour of Neighborhoods Along the 7 line

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ORGANIZATION: Hostelling International New York

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Unofficially dubbed the "International express", the 7 train runs through multiple neighborhoods that are home to various ethnicities. This makes every stop along this route an opportunity to learn more about the ethnic diversity of the people whom live in these communities.

HI NYC is seeking a volunteer that is able to take international travelers to one or more of the neighborhoods to learn more about it's history and explore some local eateries and shops!

Areas to tour include but are not limited to:

  • Long Island City
  • Sunnyside
  • Woodside
  • Jackson Heights
  • Woodside
  • Flushing-Main Street

Our bustling NYC hostel hosts travelers from across the globe! Our activities aim to teach travelers about New York's rich history, the culture of our local communities/neighborhoods, and of the greater United States.

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH HI USA?

  • Meet new people from all over the world, including travelers, staff, and fellow volunteers
  • Help bring people together and facilitate cultural exchange
  • Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages, intercultural communication, and more
  • Earn HI USA membership and overnights at HI USA hostels
  • Training provided and flexible schedule
  • Have fun while making a difference!

TO APPLY:

Let us know you want to help!

Training provided!

PURPOSE/DEFINITION and HI USA MISSION

HI USA is 501(c)(3) non-profit education association. Our purpose is to "inspire a deeper understanding of people places and cultures for a more tolerant world." As a non-profit, the revenues we receive through overnight stays and memberships is reinvested in mission delivery.

HI New York is a nonprofit hospitality and education organization and the largest hostel in North America.

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About Hostelling International New York

Location:

891 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10025, US

Mission Statement

To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.

Description

Who We Are

We bring travelers together in the largest hostel network in the USA, but that’s just the start: from local tours and experiences, to experiential learning programs, HI USA strives to bring moments of cultural understanding to our guests and community members. HI USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, member-based organization that reinvests our surpluses back into our hostels and programs so they can have an even greater impact, year after year.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Immigrants & Refugees
Arts & Culture, Community, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Jackson Heights, NY 11372

(40.752792,-73.88013)
 

SKILLS

  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Visual Arts
  • Group Facilitation
  • Adult Education
  • Food Service
  • Cross-cultural Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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