Looking for Volunteer Jobs!

Some SSOs, like me, were definitely not born to be housewives... I have been working since I was 18 years old, and I can't stand being at home or not having an occupation.

With the F2 Visa, which most of us have, we hardly have rights in this country; but we are allowed to do volunteers and pro-bono works. This is a great opportunity to make social works, meet people, practice the language and add experience in our resumes!!

Anyway, I was able to get into a few projects in different organizations, and that have been keeping me busy and happy in NY.

I suggest to:

1) Subscribe at the Idealist website: http://www.idealist.org/
Is a site dedicated to find jobs at non-profits

2) Take a look at Taproot Foundation: http://www.taprootfoundation.org/
The Taproot Foundation strengthens nonprofits by engaging business professionals in service.

3) Check Craigs-list: http://www.craigslist.com/
This site is useful for anything. Take a look in there too...

4) Take a look at: http://www.volunteermatch.org/results/org_detail.jsp?orgid=26323
Very good!! Easy to find something in your location and according to your interest!!

Language Lessons

I know that some of the SSOs have had languages lessons in different places (OISS, SCPS NYU,...)

I didn't take any courses, but I have heard of one that is really affordable. It is on the International Center: http://www.intlcenter.org/

Anyone knows about other courses?? Add a comment to this post, this information can be useful for other SSOs.

Metro International - Site for International Students in NYC

Hey,

I found a website specialized in services for international students and spouses in NYC - is not as dynamic as this blog :) , but they are more structured. Well, if interested, its worth a try.

Take a look: http://www.metrointl.org/programs/social.html

OVERVIEW:

Metro International is a private, not-for-profit organization, with a mission to create global learning opportunities for students, educators, and the community, in New York City and beyond.

Metro offers programs and services to the 50,000 international students and scholars affiliated with colleges and universities in the greater New York City area each year. Through Metro programs, visiting students from more than 100 countries interact with American citizens and local residents in ways that enable each group to learn from the other.

Metro also serves as the officially designated coordinator of enrichment programs for visiting Fulbright grantees in the greater New York area.

The goal of Metro's activity is to ensure that students who study in New York today return to their home countries having made connections that support positive international alliances tomorrow