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. If you have any questions, or if you would like to make a donation please contact: volunteerriis@gmail.com

Date Posted: 2024-11-25
Clothes Distribution

Flexible Schedule | Long Island City, NY 11101

Riis Settlement is looking for volunteers that can help with clothes organization and distribution! Our goal is to recycle unwanted clothing by sharing it to people in need. We are looking for a volunteer that can assist us with clothes organization (sorting, folding, separating, etc) and bi-weekly clothes distributions that take place in LIC on Tuesdays. If you have any questions, or if you would like to make a donation please contact: volunteerriis@gmail.com

Date Posted: 2024-10-10
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 an hour 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. What we offer: Excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain experience in the teaching field Meaningful impact on the community If interested, please reach out at volunteerriis@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Date Posted: 2024-11-27
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 French, Chinese, Russian, Haitian Creole, Spanish 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: First Tuesday of each month Pop-up 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. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITY. If interested, please email: volunteerriis@gmail.com.

Date Posted: 2024-12-09
Help English students register for the classes

2024-12-17 - 2025-01-04 | New York, NY 11101

Are you multilingual and want to help others to access free English classes? We are looking for Arabic, Bengali, Nepali, Russian, French, Portuguese, Urdu, Tibetian, and Mandarin speakers to assist with English as a Second Language classes registration. Jackson Heights - Evenings Location: P.S. 69 The Jackson Heights School Languages most needed: English, Spanish, Bengali, Chinese, Nepali, Urdu, Tibetan Dates: (Registration) 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm, December 18th (Registration) 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm, December 19th Astoria - Evenings Location: I.S. 126 Albert Shanker School, 31-51 21st St, Astoria 11106 Languages most needed: English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Bengali, Russian Dates: (Registration) 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm, December 17th Long Island City - Mornings and Saturdays Location: Queensbridge Community Center, 10-25 41st Ave, Long Island City 11101 Languages most needed: English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Bengali, Russian Dates: (Registration) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, December 17th (Registration) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, January 4th

Date Posted: 2024-11-20

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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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by Alana B. from IL (2024-08-05 20:13:40.0)

I had a wonderful experience tutoring ESL students virtually.

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