Open Volunteer Positions
Welcome to our Volunteer Page! Thank you for your interest in working with us to benefit greater Western Queens. Below is a list of volunteer opportunities that are currently available.
General Positions
Clothing Donation Opportunity
Address: 10-25 41st Ave, Long Island City 11101
Location: Queensbridge Community Center
Time: Monday-Friday from 10 am- 4 pm
Program Director: Sophie Simon
Riis Settlement is accepting clothing donations!
Our goal is to recycle unwanted clothing by sharing it with people in need. We accept men, women, and children clothes. We accept only clean, gently used clothes. Items that are worn-out or have stains are not accepted.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to make a donation please contact: volunteerriis@gmail.com
Immigrant Services
Volunteer Registrar- Long Island City
Address: 10-25 41st Ave, Long Island City, 11101
Location: Queensbridge Community Center
Time: 9 am - 12 pm on Dec. 17 & 10 am - 3 pm on Jan. 4
Program Director: Sophie Simon
Are you multilingual and want to help others to access free English classes?
We are looking for English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Bengali, Russian speakers to assist with English as a Second Language classes registration.
Volunteer Registrar- Astoria
Address: 31-51 21st St, Astoria, 11106
Location: I.S. 126 Albert Shanker School
Time: 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm on Dec. 17
Program Director: Sophie Simon
Are you multilingual and want to help others to access free English classes?
We are looking for English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Bengali, Russian speakers to assist with English as a Second Language classes registration.
Volunteer Registrar- Jackson Heights
Address: 7702 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY, 11372
Location: P.S. 69 The Jackson Heights School
Time: 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm on Dec. 18 & 19
Program Director: Sophie Simon
Are you multilingual and want to help others to access free English classes?
We are looking for Bengali, Nepali, Urdu, Tibetan, and Mandarin speakers to assist with English as a Second Language classes registration.
1:1 Citizenship Tutor for Adult Immigrants
Time: Tuesdays, 5:45-7:00pm
Program Director: Sophie Simon
Are you passionate about assisting permanent residents in becoming U.S. citizens? This highly rewarding opportunity is tailored for 1:1 or small group settings. Become a tutor for fellow New Yorkers, forge new friendships, and make a substantial impact on someone's life! If interested, please click on "Apply Now" to create an account on our partner's website, New York Cares. All tutoring sessions are conducted virtually.
1:1 ESOL Tutor for Adult Immigrants
Time: January start; flexible; one session for 1-2 hours per week.
Program Director: Sophie Simon
Are you looking to learn more about a different culture? Do you want to find a new friend and to develop interpersonal skills? If yes, this opportunity is for you! Riis Settlement is looking for volunteers to support students enrolled in our adult English classes for immigrants through online 1:1 tutoring. 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. This is a remote opportunity. View more information here.
