10-25 41st Ave. Long Island City, NY 11101Agency ContactKarina Wegman Program Coordinator of Immigrant Services 718.784.7447 ext 129 kwegman@riisettlement.orgNature and Purpose of Agency Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement House is a community based non-profit organization that offers comprehensive services to the youth, adults, seniors and families in the Western Queens community. The resources, opportunities and support we provide serve as a catalyst for community members to reach their greatest potential and achieve social and economic self-sufficiency.Tasks Available for Students English as a Second Language
Time Requirements Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 11am – 12pm** An 8 to 10 commitment is required over the course of the semester **Student Awareness/Special Instructions Attend in groups of 2Agency Directions Driving Start out going NORTH on UTOPIA PKWY toward UNION TURNPIKE. Turn LEFT onto HORACE HARDING EXPY N. Merge onto I-495 W/LONG ISLAND EXPY via the ramp on the LEFT. Take the I-278 W exit, EXIT 17W, toward BKLYN-QUEENS EXPWY/BROOKLYN. Merge onto I-495 W/LONG ISLAND EXPY via the exit on the LEFT toward MIDTOWN TUN/MANHATTAN. Take EXIT 15 toward VAN DAM ST. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto QUEENS MIDTOWN EXPY/BORDEN AVE. Turn RIGHT onto VAN DAM ST. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto QUEENS BLVD/NY-25. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto JFK COMMUTER PLZ. Turn LEFT onto QUEENS PLZ N/BRIDGE PLZ N. Turn RIGHT onto 21ST ST. Turn LEFT onto 41ST AVE. 1025 41ST AVE. Public Transport Take the F train from 169 Street station heading Downtown / to Coney Island. Get off at 21 St – Queensbridge. Exit near intersection of 21st St and 41st Ave. Start out going West on 41st Ave towards 12th St. Arrive at 10-25 41ST Ave, Queens.