Volunteer Opportunities Benefitting Immigrants

The Kindness Center – Team TLC NYC

The Kindness Center assists recently arrived asylum seekers with a variety of essential services including:

• Pro Se Legal Services
• ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
• Job Readiness Support
• Discount MetroCard Enrollment
• Mental Health Support & Stress Management

Volunteers Needed: Spanish and French translators to circulate throughout the Center.

Hours: Every Tuesday from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: St. George’s Church, 307 West 54th Street
Contact: Val Coleman at infoteamtlcnyc@gmail.com

Love in Action: Support for Arriving Refugees & Asylum Seekers – St. Paul & St. Andrew

St. Paul & St. Andrew offers two valuable programs for immigrants:

Resource Fair – Every Monday at 9:00 AM
A warm welcome for the newest New Yorkers. Volunteer roles include:

• Welcome Crew
• Welcome & Check-in
• Hospitality
• Goods Distribution
• Play with Kids

Hablemos Ingles (y Español) – Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM
An informal opportunity to practice English with native Spanish speakers. Volunteer roles include:

• Provide Dessert
• Homework Help
• Conversational English & Spanish

For more information or to get involved: Join the SPSA Volunteer Portal

Court Accompaniment – Sacred Court Support

Sacred Court Support is a collaboration between HIAS, St. Paul & St. Andrew, and B’nai Jeshurun. Volunteers assist immigrants by accompanying them to their court hearings and appointments.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Pairing with someone fluent in the necessary language(s)
• Training and debriefing are provided to ensure proper support

For the next training date, please contact:
Lily Sandberg at lilly.sandberg@hias.org

Resources, Opportunities, Connections, Community (ROCC)

Become a Mentor
Help change the life of an 18–20-year-old asylum seeker. Mentors provide invaluable guidance to young people navigating life in a new city.

• Next Zoom Info Session: October 16 at 7:00 PM
  Join Here
  Meeting ID: 856 3954 9544
  Passcode: 744935

Volunteer Opportunities:
ROCC operates a resource center on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers are needed to bake and drop off breakfast treats for the community.

For more information, contact:
Candice Braun at candice@roccnyc.org

Advocacy – Multifaith Mondays: Moral Witness for Democracy

When: Every Monday from 5:30 – 6:00 PM
Where: USS Maine statue, SW corner of Central Park at Columbus Circle

Join a sacred space for collective lament and multi-faith community building during a time of division and threats to democracy.

Upcoming Advocacy Training

Prepare for the upcoming 2026 New York State Legislative session. Learn how to advocate for:

• The Dignity Not Detention Act
• Prohibit Law Enforcement from Wearing Masks Act

Stay tuned for more details on advocacy training and how you can help.