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 Organization/Distribution Volunteer
Address: 10-25 41st Ave, Long Island City 11101
Location: Queensbridge Community Center
Time: Monthly (7/14, 8/11, 9/8)
Program Director: Sophie Simon
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 donation organization and/or monthly distributions.
Leadership Council Member
Location: Riis Settlement
Time: Flexible
Are you a young professional passionate about community service? The Riis Settlement Leadership Council offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of immigrants, youth, older adults, and families in Western Queens. The Council is a collection of committed people who bring unique knowledge, connections, and skills that complement those of the formal directors to more effectively support the agency. As ambassadors and advocates for Riis Settlement, members play a vital role in advancing our mission. As a member, you will participate in Leadership Council meetings and conference calls (4 per year), serve as a public ambassador and proudly acknowledge your strong connection to Riis Settlement, maintain working knowledge about the organization's programs and impact, contribute 10-15 volunteer hours per year in our programs, and support Riis Settlement events like our Spring Arts Festival, Fall Family Feast, and Spring Benefit through planning, promotion, or attendance. If interested, email Amanda McEnery at amcenery@riissettlement.org.
Immigrant Services
Front Desk Volunteer
Address: 10-25 41st Ave, Long Island City 11101
Location: Queensbridge Community Center
Time: Flexible
Program Director: Sophie Simon
Are you friendly, organized, and bilingual in Spanish and English? We'd love to have you join our team as a Front Desk Volunteer! Responsibilities include: greeting and assisting visitors, clients, and staff, answering phone calls, and providing language assistance for Spanish-speaking clients. We're looking for someone who is fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written), comfortable with basic office tasks, detail-oriented, and passionate about serving the community.
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 ESL Conversation Partner 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 meetings. By providing extra language practice outside of ESL 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.