Founded in 1961, The International Center in New York is a privately funded, unique language learning Center for immigrants and other newcomers to New York City. Among the members in our international community are immigrants, US Citizens, refugees, asylees, diplomats, visiting business professionals, international students, temporary visitors and families.

Description:
With a small full time staff of 14 and about 1,000 volunteers, we offer the region's largest One-to-one Partnership Program, a variety of Discussion and Lecture classes, Structured Eight to Ten Week English courses, Practical skills training workshops, and Cultural programs that help more than 2,300 members acquire the confidence to speak English and receive some of the support necessary to build satisfying new lives in the United States.
We are also expanding our programs to reach more immigrants in their New York City communities through our collaborations with various non-profit organizations.
The Center is unique because it encourages volunteers to share both their personal and professional skills in a variety of ways. In January 2005, Time Out New York selected our organization as one of the 65 best places to volunteer in NYC.

Contact people:

Nicki Fietzer, Volunteer Services Associate, (212) 255-9555 ext. 216, (email) Mary Beth Holman, Director Of Outreach & Recruitment, (212) 255-9555 ext. 217, (email) Cam McDonald, Collaborative Programs Manager, (212) 255-9555 ext. 204, (email)

Address:

50 West 23rd Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10010 (See a map)

Directions:

The closest subway stop is the F and V at 23rd Street. Other nearby subway stops include: R train at Broadway and 23rd Street, C and E trains at 8th Avenue and 23rd Street, 1 train at 7th Avenue and 23rd Street, 6 train. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: F and V at 23rd St,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2   Nearest Bus Stop: M23, 1 minute walk