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| "Working with people who were eager to improve their English was very inspirational. Their culture and their life experiences enlightened me and brought back memories of what it was like when I first arrived in the U.S." |  |
"It's been an inspiration to see how hard the learners work, and how far some of them have progressed. These are adults who work 50-60 hour weeks, in many cases have children, and yet after a full day of work are alert and eager to progress in their English studies." |
What are the Collaborative Programs?
In order to share our expertise and serve more immigrants, we work with a number of community-based organizations in different New York City neighborhoods. By bringing our Conversation Partner model to these organizations, we add an important component to their existing ESL programs. Volunteers provide individual attention and promote the confidence adults need to progress in English. Since 1999, these
collaborations have helped spread the spirit of volunteerism and facilitate deeper connections between immigrants and Americans, resulting in stronger and more integrated communities. Read about a volunteer's experience at one of our Collaborative Programs.
If you are interested in implementing a Conversation Partner program at your organization, please contact our Collaborative Programs Department.
Project Reach Youth (South Park Slope: 199 14th St.)
Community-building organization. Work with Latin American and Arab Immigrants.
Mondays, 6:45 - 8:00 PM, February 4th - June 2nd; and
Saturdays, 12:30 - 1:30 PM, February 2nd - May 31st. Read more about this program.
BRONX
Mercy Center (Mott Haven: 377 E. 145th St.)
Community center. Work with Latin American immigrants.
Fridays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM, January 25th - May 16th. Read more about this program.
MANHATTAN
The Door (SoHo: 555 Broome St.)
Youth development agency. Work with teenage immigrants from numerous countries.
Tuesdays, 6:15 - 7:15 PM. February 19th - May 13th. Read more about this program.
Hamilton-Madison House (Chinatown: 50 Madison St.)
Neighborhood settlement house. Work with Chinese immigrants.
Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:45 PM. February 26th - May 20th. Read more about this program.
International Rescue Committee (Midtown: 122 E. 42nd St.)
Refugee relief organization. Work with refugees and asylees.
Fridays, 12:30 - 1:30 PM. March 7th - May 23rd. Read more about this program.
Manhattan Comprehensive(East Village: 240 2nd Ave.)
Alternative day and night high school. Work with teenage immigrants from different countries.
Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00pm. March 6th - May 22nd. Read more about this program.
Mid Manhattan Adult Learning Center (Harlem: 212 W. 120th St.)
NYCBOE adult education school. Work with immigrants from Africa and Latin America.
Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM. March 13th - June 19th . Read more about this program.
Union Settlement House (East Harlem: 237 E. 104th St.)
Work with immigrants from Latin America.
Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 PM. March 26th - May 14th.
QUEENS
Asian-Americans for Equality Flushing (Flushing: 133-04 39th Ave)
Social service agency. Conduct mock citizenship interviews with Asian immigrants who are signed up for the citizenship exam.
Mondays 6:45 - 8:00pm. April 14th - May 19th. Read more about this program.
Jacob Riis Settlement House (Astoria: 31-51 21st St.)
Neighborhood settlement house. Work with Asian and Latin American immigrants.
Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30pm. April 8th - May 27th. Read more about this program.