Volunteer at Union Settlement

Are you an individual interested in volunteering? Fill out this form and our volunteer coordinator will contact you with available opportunities!

Interested in corporate or group volunteer opportunities? Please contact our Volunteer Relations Office at (646)672-5082 or volunteers@unionsett.org.

Highlighted Opportunities

Children and Youth

Middle School Homework Helper  
Work with our middle school after school program to offer basic homework help in subjects including Math, Science, English and History. 
Position requires a weekly commitment of one hour, Monday-Thursday 3:30-4:30pm, or two hours every other Saturday morning 10am-12pm.

Children’s Librarian
Help promote reading among elementary school students in our after school program!  Work in the youth library to organize and catalog books to make them easier for students to access.  Assist students in finding a book that fits their interests and host occasional “story times” for younger students. 
Requires a commitment of two hours a week, Monday-Friday 3:30-5:30pm. 

Science Tutor
Work with middle and high school students on science and, in some cases, math.  Coursework includes Biology, Chemistry and Physics. 
Requires a commitment of two hours a week after school or every other Saturday morning from 10am-12pm. 

Intergenerational Reading Tutor, Elementary School School
We’re looking for older adults to tutor, mentor, and be a friend to an elementary school child, grades K – 3, who needs help developing reading and language skills.  Through the Union Settlement Intergenerational Tutoring Program, created in partnership with the Oasis Institute, you will meet one-on-one throughout the school year to help a child build his or her reading skills, self-esteem, and positive attitudes toward learning.  Requires a commitment of one hour, 2x/week during school hours through June 2011. Volunteers may choose to tutor more than one student.We will provide volunteers with training and ongoing support meetings.  No teaching experience is needed.   Volunteers must be enthusiastic, patient, and committed to helping young learners.

Technology Education Educator
Work one on one with students ages 6-23 in our youth technology lab.  Responsibilities include general lab maintenance and technology tutoring with students of varying levels.  The main objective of the position is get students excited about, and engaged with, technology. 
Requires a commitment of any two days a week, 3:30-5:30pm Monday-Friday. 

Early Childhood Education

No openings at this time.

Senior Services

Senior Knitting Instructor
We are looking for a volunteer to lead a once a week knitting class for 10-15 senior citizens, about an hour long. Knitting is a popular way to engage our senior citizens socially and keep their joints active, preventing or treating arthritis. We've had volunteer knitting workshops in the past with great success, so we're searching for an energetic individual to revive the tradition!
Spanish language skills a plus.

Administration

Volunteer Spanish Translator Needed
Union Settlement strives to make all of our materials accessible to everyone.  We are looking for someone with strong Spanish language skills to work from home and offer their translation skills.

Technology

Help Desk Technician     
Union Settlement employs 400 people, most of whom use computers.  Our Technology Department, made up of three dedicated individuals, struggles to keep up with the ever increasing demand for support.  If you have some computer expertise and a couple of hours a week you can make all the difference in the world by helping our staff troubleshoot tech problems. 

Google Apps Developer
Union Settlement is working to develop an intranet through Google apps.  The project will help us cut down on administrative time, leaving more time to work with program participants.  We need someone with familiarity with web design and Google apps to improve upon our existing system by adding content and making it more user friendly.  Some experience with Google apps required, schedule is flexible. 

Additional opportunities available in each department, fill out the volunteer interest form to learn more about opportunities that match your skills!