Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer mentors and tutors are an essential part of our programs. The bonds that volunteers form with Dreamers can last a lifetime.

For volunteer opportunities at all of our programs, please read below and contact the programs directly. Or, contact us.

BRONX

Melrose “I Have a Dream” Program (Class of 2008/09)

Program Location: 277 East 153^rd St., Bronx, NY 10451 (near The Hub/149^th street)
Number of Dreamers: 39
Current Grade: Seniors in High School/Freshmen in College
Contact: Shari Alleyne & John Bermudez, Program Director
Office: 718-585-1730; Fax: 718-292-7673 

Volunteer Needs: Tutors; Career Awareness and College Prep Activities; Hosts for “job shadowing” activities with students; Internship Opportunities

Melrose II “I Have a Dream” Program (Class of 2012)

Program Location: 277 East 153^rd St., Bronx, NY 10451 (near The Hub/149^th street)
Number of Dreamers: 46
Current Grade: 9
Contact: Ray Llanos, Program Director; Yamila Sterling, Assistant Program Director
Office: 718-401-3223; Fax: 718-292-7673;

Volunteer Needs: Tutors (Algebra, English, Creative Writing), Arts & Crafts/Music/Dance Instructors/Teachers, Self Defense Instructor, College & Career Awareness Opportunities, Internship Opportunities, Guest Speakers

MANHATTAN

Chelsea Elliott II “I Have a Dream” Program (Class of 2016/2017)

Program Location: 322 8^th Avenue, Suite 200, New York, NY 10001
Number of Dreamers: 65
Current Grade: 4 & 5
Contact: Treston Lambert, Assistant Program Director; Terrance Stokes, Volunteer Coordinator
Office: 212-627-3086; Fax: 212- 627- 3059

Volunteer Needs: Mentors, Tutors, Stepping & Double Dutch Instructors, Wrestling Coach, Trip Opportunities/Ideas, Cheerleading & Dance Instructor, Martial Arts Instructor

DeHostos “I Have a Dream” Program (Class of 2014/2015)

Program Location: 201 West 93^rd Street, New York, NY 10025-7416
Number of Dreamers: 42
Current Grade: 6 & 7
Contact Information: Sam Rotenberg, Program Director; Derrick Tyes, Assistant Program Director
Office: 212-222-2448; Fax: 212-222-2449;

Volunteer Needs: Mentors, Tutors (Literacy and Math), Activity Leaders (i.e. Arts & Crafts, Computers, Games), Dance Instructors, Trip Opportunities/Ideas, Guest Speakers (re: High School, College, Careers)

QUEENS

Program Location: 14-01 36^th Ave, Apt 1A, Long Island City, NY 11106
Number of Dreamers: 60
Current Grade: 5 & 6
Contact Information: Karlisle Honore, Program Director; Matt Wright, Assistant Program Director
Office: 718-472-5589; Fax: 718-389-3959

Volunteer Needs: Tutors and Mentors for Saturday Tutor Teams

NEW JERSEY

Program Location: Plainfield High School, 950 Park Ave., Plainfield, NJ 07060
Number of Dreamers: 65
Current Grade: 9
Contact Information: Larry Johnson, Program Director
Office: 908-731- 4390 ext. 5548

Volunteer Needs: Mentors, Tutors (Math & Science), Sports/Recreation/Activity Leaders and Guest Speakers