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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
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Long Island City, NY 11101
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) volunteer to teach a beginner- level Spanish class. We are looking for a volunteer who can dedicate two - four 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. If interested, please reach out at volunteerriis@gmail.com!
Date Posted: 2024-02-28
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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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Virtual Opportunity
Riis Settlement is looking for volunteers to support students enrolled in our adult English classes for immigrants as conversation partners online. By providing extra language practice outside of ESOL classes, you will help students improve their English skills for practical use such as in social, educational, or professional settings. Volunteers will be matched with an individual student based on mutual availability. Resources and study materials will be provided. Semester starts: second week of April. Qualifications: - Able to commit for 8-10 weeks - Able to volunteer for 2 hours a week (1 hour per student) - Able to use GoogleMeet/ Zoom - Based in the USA - Be at least 18 years old - High level of English proficiency - Able to motivate and engage students Bilingual volunteers (Spanish, Mandarin, etc), volunteers with teaching or tutoring experience, and volunteers with TESOL/TEFL certifications are highly preferred. This is a remote volunteering opportunity. A brief interview and orientation with the Volunteer Coordinator will give more details. If interested, please reach out at volunteerriis@gmail.com
Date Posted: 2024-03-05