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 153rd St., Bronx, NY 10451 (near The Hub/149th 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 153rd St., Bronx, NY 10451 (near The Hub/149th 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 8th 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 93rd 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
Ravenswood II “I Have a Dream” Program (Class of 2015/2016)
Program Location: 14-01 36th 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
Plainfield (NJ) Program (Class of 2012)
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