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
Fall Family Feast Volunteer
Address: 10-25 41st Ave, Long Island City 11101
Location: Queensbridge Community Center
Time: Friday, Nov. 15 & Saturday, Nov. 16 (see shift times below)
Program Director: Alberto Cruz
Shifts:
Friday, 11/15 from 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm or 5 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, 11/16 from 9 am - 1 pm or 11 am - 4 pm or 2 pm - 6 pm
Duties:
Assist with various tasks for the Annual Riis Fall Family Feast including setup, cleanup, homebound deliveries, serving, ushering, and kids’ activities.
If interested, please email volunteerriis@gmail.com.
Immigrant Services
Interpreter/Translator (Spanish, French, Chinese, Bengali, Russian)- Long Island City
Address: 10-25 41st Ave, Long Island City 11101
Location: Queensbridge Community Center
Time: 9 am - 12 pm on Sept. 10, 17, 21, 24, & 28. 1 pm - 4 pm on Sept. 21.
Program Director: Sophie Simon
Provide 1-on-1 assistance and interpretation to help guide adult English language learners registering for our free English classes. Welcome students to the first day of English classes and help provide interpretation during orientation sessions led by program staff.
Interpreter/Translator (Spanish, French, Arabic, Bengali, Russian)- Astoria
Address: 31-51 21st St, Astoria 11106
Location: I.S. 126 Albert Shanker School
Time: 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm on Sept. 10, 17, & 24
Program Director: Sophie Simon
Provide 1-on-1 assistance and interpretation to help guide adult English language learners registering for our free English classes. Welcome students to the first day of English classes and help provide interpretation during orientation sessions led by program staff.
Interpreter/Translator (Spanish, Bengali, Chinese, Nepali, Urdu, Tibetan)- Jackson Heights
Location: PS 69 Jackson Heights School
Time: 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm on Sept. 11, 18, 19, & 25
Program Director: Sophie Simon
Provide 1-on-1 assistance and interpretation to help guide adult English language learners registering for our free English classes. Welcome students to the first day of English classes and help provide interpretation during orientation sessions led by program staff.
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: 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.
Youth Services
No volunteer opportunities at this time
