Language is a bridge across our city.
We are high school volunteers who use our fluency in English, Spanish, and Chinese to give back to New York City. Translation, connection, and real support, where it is needed most.
Language should bring our diverse city closer together.
The Language Service Organization is a student-led nonprofit dedicated to giving back to the New York City community through the power of language. While we strive to break down communication barriers, our ultimate goal is to actively help our neighbors by providing essential translation, connection, and support where it is needed most.
We believe language should be a bridge that brings our diverse city closer together.
Fluency, put to work for our neighbors.
Our high school volunteers use their fluency in English, Spanish, and Chinese to serve local NYC communities. We host multilingual events, offer real-time translation assistance, and partner with local organizations so everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive.
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Showing up, over and over.
Across our weekly programs since January 2025, counting all volunteers.
Every Saturday at St. Clement's and every Wednesday at New Sanctuary Coalition during the school year.
Including JASA senior programming, the MOCA Lunar New Year event, and food, toy, and clothing drives at St. Peter's Church.
High schoolers rotating across our service opportunities.
St. Clement's, New Sanctuary Coalition, JASA, St. Peter's Church, MOCA, MintBox, Hudson Guild, Elliott-Chelsea Houses, and Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen.
English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Figures are estimates as of June 2026.
Speak English, Spanish, or Chinese? Put it to good use.
We are always looking for passionate high schoolers in NYC who want to give back to the community.